Sensory processing Support at Therapy Care — Across NSW

Children with sensory processing disorder often struggle to interpret and respond to sensory information from their environment, affecting their ability to concentrate, participate in daily activities, and engage socially. Therapy Care supports these children through targeted sensory processing interventions designed to help them regulate their responses and build confidence. Our occupational therapists use evidence-based strategies such as sensory diet activities—customised routines incorporating movement breaks, proprioceptive input, and calming techniques—to help children manage their sensory needs throughout the day. Fine motor work complements this approach, as many children with sensory processing difficulties also experience coordination challenges; Therapy Care incorporates fine motor exercises like threading, scissor skills, and hand-strengthening activities that simultaneously provide proprioceptive feedback and build functional independence. Practical interventions might include weighted equipment use during tabletop tasks, structured movement activities on therapy equipment, or visual schedules to support transitions between sensory states. Many families access these services through NDIS funding (2025-26), which can cover occupational therapy support. While occupational therapists cannot diagnose sensory processing disorder, autism, or ADHD, they work collaboratively with your child's medical team to address the functional challenges these conditions present. Therapy Care takes a holistic approach, partnering with families to embed sensory strategies into home and school routines for meaningful, lasting change.