Sensory processing refers to how we use the information provided by all of the sensations from within our body and from our environments. Our senses integrate to help us understand who we are, where we are and what is happening around us. When our senses are integrated correctly, we are able to respond appropriately to the sensation. For example, we know to take off a piece of clothing that is irritating us or we may take time to smell something we like. Those children who experience sensory processing difficulties seem to have difficulty coping with information in their environment. This can result in children over-responding or under-responding to sensory information and these children need support from those around them to learn and develop strategies to make their life a little bit easier. If a child does not get help when it is needed, they may become overwhelmed, overly active, fearful or upset.

We have the following senses:

  1. Vestibular
  2. Auditory
  3. Proprioception
  4. Smell/Taste (including oral seeking)
  5. Vision
  6. Tactile
Children with autism may over-respond or under-respond to sensory stimuli, but each child will have their own unique sensitivities. Therefore it is important to support them to prevent negative emotions. If you are looking for support with your child’s sensory responses, please speak to one of our occupational therapists.

Welcome to Provide Wellbeing

Welcome to Provide Wellbeing

We’re excited to announce that all autism and ADHD services, alongside other wellbeing resources, are now part of the main Provide Wellbeing website. This integration creates a unified hub for all our health services, making it easier to access the support you need.

Same Great Service, Unchanged Contact Information Your experience with us remains the same. Our friendly team is still available through the usual channels, offering the quality care you trust.

Why the Move? Combining our sites ensures seamless access to services, from autism and ADHD assessments to speech therapy and ear care. This integration enhances our ability to provide holistic, high-quality care across all offerings.

For detailed autism and ADHD resources, visit Provide Wellbeing’s Autism & ADHD Services page. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

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