What is Sensory Integration Therapy?

Sensory Integration Therapy is a specialised form of occupational therapy designed to help children who experience difficulties processing sensory information. This therapy assists children in making sense of the sensory input they receive from their environment, which is crucial for learning, behavior, and development. It’s particularly beneficial for children with sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and other developmental challenges.

The Role of Sensory Integration Therapy

  • 1. Enhances Sensory Processing: This therapy helps children who are either over-sensitive (hypersensitive) or under-sensitive (hyposensitive) to sensory stimuli.
  • 2. Improves Motor Skills: By engaging in activities that challenge their sensory and motor skills, children can enhance their coordination and motor planning.
  • 3. Promotes Emotional Regulation: Sensory integration activities can help children learn how to better regulate their emotional and physiological responses to sensory input.
  • 4. Boosts Confidence and Social Skills: As children become more comfortable with sensory experiences, they often show improvements in confidence, play skills, and social interactions.

Introducing Our New Sensory Gym!

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our new Sensory Gym at LEAP Centre! This space is specifically designed to support your child’s occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech therapy goals by providing a safe and stimulating environment where children can explore and engage with a variety of sensory experiences.

Features of Our Sensory Gym:

  • Our gym is equipped with swings, slide, ball pit, tactile floor panels, zip line, monkey bars, scooter ramp, rock climbing, and more, catering to a wide range of sensory needs.

Whether your child is already receiving therapy with us or you’re just beginning to explore options for sensory integration support, we invite you to visit our new Sensory Gym. It’s a space where therapy meets play, and every child is given the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.