ADHD Support at Monash Health Community Child and Family Occupational Therapy — VIC

Monash Health Community Child and Family Occupational Therapy lists three services that are commonly addressed in occupational therapy support for children with attention difficulties: sensory processing, fine motor skills, and handwriting. Children with attention challenges often experience sensory sensitivities or seek sensory input in ways that affect focus and behaviour; occupational therapists typically use graded sensory activities such as weighted lap pads during learning tasks, sensory bins with varied textures for calming input, or movement breaks involving balance equipment to help regulate attention. Fine motor difficulties can make pencil control and hand strength inconsistent, affecting both writing and classroom participation; interventions often include finger-strengthening exercises, tripod grip practice with adapted pencils, and hand-eye coordination games. Handwriting challenges frequently co-occur with attention difficulties, and Monash Health Community Child and Family Occupational Therapy's listing of this service reflects the common need for strategies such as pre-writing patterns, multi-sensory letter formation, and postural supports at the desk. Families accessing these services may be eligible for NDIS funding under the 2025-26 pricing arrangements, depending on their child's plan and goals, though NDIS registration for this clinic has not been confirmed in the current directory snapshot. Parents are encouraged to contact the clinic directly to discuss eligibility and how these listed services might address their child's specific needs.