ADHD Support at LEAP Centre — Chatswood, NSW

Children with ADHD often experience difficulties with sensory processing, fine motor control, and attention regulation—areas where occupational therapy can provide meaningful support. At LEAP Centre in Chatswood, our occupational therapists work with children to build foundational skills that support focus and self-regulation. Sensory processing work might include activities like using a sensory swing or weighted blanket to help calm an overactive nervous system, or obstacle courses that provide organised physical input. Fine motor interventions focus on strengthening hand muscles and coordination needed for writing and self-care tasks, such as threading activities, scissor work, or play-based manipulation exercises. Handwriting support addresses the motor planning and postural control required for legible, efficient writing—often a significant challenge for children with attention difficulties. LEAP Centre tailors these services to each child's needs, recognising that attention difficulties can stem from underlying sensory or motor challenges. Many families access these services through NDIS funding (2025-26 pricing structures apply where eligible), though private sessions are also available. Our therapists work collaboratively with families and schools to ensure strategies generalise beyond the clinic.