Sensory processing Support at NSPOT — Across NSW

Children with sensory processing disorder often experience difficulties coordinating their movements and managing fine motor tasks, which can affect their confidence in everyday activities. NSPOT supports these children through targeted fine motor interventions that help develop the hand strength, coordination, and motor planning skills needed for writing, self-care, and play. During sessions at NSPOT, occupational therapists might use activities such as threading beads or manipulating playdough to build hand strength, practise scissor skills through craft projects, or use graded pencil grip exercises to improve writing control. These fine motor activities are carefully selected to match each child's sensory needs—for example, some children benefit from textured materials or resistance-based tasks that provide calming proprioceptive input. While NSPOT is not confirmed as NDIS registered, families may explore funding options through the 2025-26 NDIS pricing arrangements or private health insurance to support their child's therapy. An occupational therapist cannot diagnose sensory processing disorder, but they can work collaboratively with your child's medical team to address the functional challenges that arise from sensory difficulties.