NeuroNest
Is sensory processing difficulty the same as autism?
No. It is common in autistic children, but many children without autism have sensory difficulties too.
About this therapy
What it is.
Some children are over- or under-sensitive to what they feel, hear, see, or how they move. They might cover their ears at everyday sounds, avoid messy play, crave spinning and crashing, or barely notice bumps and scrapes. Sensory integration therapy helps their nervous system process this information more comfortably.
Sessions take place in our therapy room with balls, soft blocks, mats, hoops and adjustable lighting, in a planned way that feels like play.
In a session
What it looks like.
Every plan is built around the person in front of us, but most sessions include these.
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Sensory profile
Understanding how your child responds to different sensations.
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Planned play
Movement, touch and light activities in the therapy room.
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Calm and alert
Strategies that help your child settle or wake up as needed.
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Sensory diet
A set of activities for home and school.
Families ask
Good questions.
What is a sensory diet?
A personalised set of activities spread through the day to help your child stay calm and focused.
Why do you change the lights in the room?
Lighting is one of the tools we use to add or reduce visual input, depending on what your child needs.
Under the same roof
Works well alongside.
Not sure this is
the right one?
Tell us what you have noticed. We will suggest where to start.