Early intervention Support at Horizon Allied Health Occupational Therapy — Across VIC

Early childhood development relies on a child's ability to process and respond to sensory information from their environment. At Horizon Allied Health Occupational Therapy in Across, we support children whose sensory processing may be affecting their development through tailored interventions. Sensory processing work helps children regulate their responses to touch, movement, sound, and visual input—skills essential for learning, play, and daily routines. Our occupational therapists use evidence-based activities such as sensory swing work to help children develop body awareness and balance, weighted equipment activities to provide calming input, and structured play-based tasks that gradually build tolerance to different textures and environments. These interventions support children in becoming more engaged learners and more confident in everyday situations. If your child may be eligible for NDIS funding in 2025–26, Horizon Allied Health Occupational Therapy can work with you to understand how therapy costs may be covered. We emphasise that occupational therapists cannot diagnose conditions like autism or sensory processing disorder; however, we can identify developmental areas where support may help and collaborate with your child's other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.