Autism Support at Katie Stokes Occupational Therapy — Across VIC

Children with autism spectrum disorder often experience differences in how they process sensory information, which can affect their daily activities, learning, and social participation. Katie Stokes Occupational Therapy supports children with autism by addressing sensory processing challenges through tailored interventions. Sensory processing work helps children develop better awareness of their body in space and manage responses to sights, sounds, textures, and movements. At Katie Stokes Occupational Therapy in Across, interventions might include activities such as using sensory swings or weighted equipment to help children regulate their nervous system, practising fine-motor tasks like threading or scissor work to build confidence in self-care routines, and creating structured sensory experiences that make everyday environments feel more manageable. An occupational therapist can assess how sensory differences impact your child's participation at home, school, and in the community. If your child has been diagnosed with autism, sensory processing support may be funded through the NDIS (2025-26 funding year), depending on your child's plan. Katie Stokes Occupational Therapy can discuss funding options and how therapy might support your child's goals.