ADHD Support at Occupational Therapy Blacktown — Across NSW

Occupational Therapy Blacktown supports children with ADHD and attention difficulties through tailored interventions addressing the underlying sensory and motor factors that often contribute to attention challenges. Our ADHD service focuses on developing self-regulation strategies, executive function skills, and environmental modifications to help children manage their attention and behaviour more effectively. Sensory processing work is particularly valuable, as many children with attention difficulties benefit from targeted sensory input to improve focus and reduce restlessness. At Occupational Therapy Blacktown, we use evidence-based approaches including weighted equipment activities to promote body awareness and calming, structured movement breaks using items like therapy balls or sensory swings to support arousal regulation, and visual schedules paired with fine-motor activities to strengthen planning and sequencing skills. We also work with families to create home and school environments that support attention and reduce sensory overwhelm. While occupational therapists cannot diagnose ADHD, we assess how sensory processing and motor skills impact your child's daily functioning and attention capacity. Many families access our services through NDIS funding (2025–26 pricing structures), and we work with you to maximise available support. Our holistic approach recognises that attention difficulties often improve when sensory needs are met and the environment is structured to support your child's learning style.