Sensory processing Support at Leap Ahead Occupational Therapy — Across NSW

Children with sensory processing difficulties often struggle with everyday activities like getting dressed, eating certain foods, or managing busy environments. Leap Ahead Occupational Therapy addresses these challenges through two key service areas. Sensory processing support helps children develop better tolerance and responses to sights, sounds, textures, and movement. This might include activities like using a sensory swing to build vestibular awareness, working with weighted blankets or vests to improve body awareness, or creating calm-down spaces with specific textures and lighting. Fine motor work complements this by addressing coordination challenges that often co-occur with sensory sensitivities—such as difficulty with pencil grip, fastening buttons, or managing cutlery. At Leap Ahead Occupational Therapy, therapists design individualised programs combining these approaches. For families accessing NDIS funding in 2025–26, occupational therapy services are typically covered under core or capacity-building supports. While an occupational therapist cannot diagnose sensory processing disorder, autism, or ADHD, they can assess how sensory and motor difficulties affect your child's daily functioning and recommend practical strategies for home and school.