Sensory processing Support at Josey Sharpe Occupational Therapy — Penrith, NSW

Josey Sharpe Occupational Therapy supports children with sensory processing difficulties through targeted interventions designed to help them better manage and respond to sensory information from their environment. Sensory processing work at the clinic focuses on understanding how each child's nervous system responds to sights, sounds, textures, movement, and other sensory input, then creating strategies to support their daily functioning. Examples of interventions include using sensory swings and weighted equipment to provide calming input, practising fine-motor activities with different textures to build tolerance and skill, and establishing structured routines with visual supports to reduce sensory overwhelm. Josey Sharpe Occupational Therapy tailors these approaches to each child's unique sensory profile, whether they're seeking more sensory input or finding everyday sensations overwhelming. The clinic works with families to understand how sensory difficulties affect activities like getting dressed, eating, playing, and learning at school. For families accessing NDIS funding in the 2025-26 financial year, occupational therapy services may be covered under participant plans, though funding eligibility and amounts vary. An occupational therapist cannot diagnose sensory processing disorder, autism, or ADHD—diagnosis comes from medical professionals—but they can assess functional difficulties and support children in managing their sensory needs.