Sensory processing Support at Hunter Children's Clinics — Merewether, NSW

Hunter Children's Clinics supports children with sensory processing difficulties through targeted occupational therapy services designed to help them manage everyday sensations and develop motor skills. Our sensory processing service focuses on helping children who struggle with how their bodies interpret touch, movement, sound, and other stimuli. This might involve activities like using sensory swings or weighted blankets to help regulate their nervous system, or practising graded exposure to different textures during fine motor activities. Our fine motor service complements this work by addressing coordination and hand strength, which often improves when a child feels more regulated. For example, children might engage in threading activities, scissor work, or play-based tasks that build confidence alongside sensory tolerance. Hunter Children's Clinics recognises that many families access NDIS funding to support therapy, and we work with participants to align our interventions with their funding arrangements under the 2025-26 pricing structure. Our occupational therapists take a holistic approach, understanding that sensory and motor development are interconnected. We cannot diagnose sensory processing disorder—this requires medical assessment—but we can help children develop strategies and skills to participate more comfortably in daily activities at home, school, and in the community.