Sensory Processing
For children who find everyday sounds, textures or movement overwhelming, or who are always on the move.
Homework that ends in tears. A morning routine that falls apart at the shoes. A crash the minute school finishes. Our occupational therapists help Wentworthville kids with sensory, fine motor, regulation and self-care skills, just up Briens Road in Northmead.
For Wentworthville parents, being family-centred mostly comes down to one thing: you’re never left guessing. You see what your therapist sees, and you hear why a particular approach has been chosen for your child.
Each session ends with something you can carry into the week: a small change to the morning routine, a better way to set up homework, or a plan for the hour after school. Progress happens between appointments as much as during them.
Wentworthville sits right next to Northmead, and Briens Road joins the two, so our clinic is about 2 km from the station.
There’s no referral or diagnosis needed to book an assessment. Tell us what a hard day looks like and we’ll start there.
Every OT session is held at our one clinic in Northmead, next door to Wentworthville.
Our occupational therapists help children build the everyday skills they need at home, at kindy and at school.
For children who find everyday sounds, textures or movement overwhelming, or who are always on the move.
Pencil grip, handwriting, scissors, buttons and other hand skills.
Sitting, listening, drawing and the independence children need for kindy and big school.
Helping children understand big feelings and find their own ways back to calm.
Toileting, dressing and the daily routines that build independence.
Speech goals written down and reviewed with you, a short trip up Briens Road.
Not sure where to start? See all occupational therapy services or talk to our client care team.
A typical children’s OT program at The Bridge Effect includes:
Weekly or fortnightly sessions with a qualified occupational therapist. Frequency depends on your child’s needs and goals.
Specific, measurable goals based on your child’s assessment results and your family’s priorities.
We show you the strategies we use so practice fits into everyday routines at home, kindy and school.
We review progress regularly and adjust goals as your child develops.
Reviews from families who visit our Northmead clinic.
Most families use NDIS, Medicare, private health insurance, or a mix, to help fund OT.
The Bridge Effect supports NDIS self-managed and plan-managed families. OT is typically funded under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living.
Learn moreRebates may be available through the Item 135 pathway, a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan or Better Access for OT.
Learn moreMany extras policies include an occupational therapy benefit. We provide receipts in the format your fund needs.
Learn moreFamilies without funding are welcome as private clients. Our current fee schedule is available on request.
Learn moreChildren under 9 without an NDIS plan may be eligible for early intervention support through the NDIS Early Childhood Approach, without needing a formal diagnosis. Where emotional regulation is part of your child’s goals, a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan may give rebates for up to 10 individual sessions a year with a Medicare-registered OT. See all Medicare pathways.
Our occupational therapists are AHPRA-registered and work side by side with our speech pathologists, so your child’s goals are joined up across both services.
Can’t see your question? Call us on (02) 9037 1163.
Our Northmead clinic is about 2 km from Wentworthville Station, usually 5–10 minutes by car along Briens Road. Free parking is available at the clinic.
Yes. Our occupational therapists see Wentworthville children at our Northmead clinic, just up Briens Road. Call us on (02) 9037 1163 and we’ll talk through your concerns and help you book an initial assessment.
It can. Homework battles often have something underneath, like handwriting that takes a lot of effort, trouble staying seated, or a child running on empty after school. An occupational therapist works out what’s getting in the way and gives you a plan for the homework hour. See fine motor and handwriting.
Yes. It’s about 25 minutes’ walk (1.7 km) from Wentworthville Station along Briens Road, or a short bus ride. Check Transport NSW for current timetables.
No referral is needed. You can contact The Bridge Effect directly to book an OT assessment for your child. If you already have a referral or report from a paediatrician, GP or school, please bring it along, but it isn’t required.
Yes. The Bridge Effect supports NDIS self-managed and plan-managed families. If your child’s plan includes funding for occupational therapy (typically under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living), we can work within your plan. More about NDIS funding.
We serve many suburbs around Wentworthville. See all the areas we serve, or our speech therapy in Wentworthville page.
Early support can make a big difference, and we’re here to walk this journey with you.
Contact us directly, or speak with your GP, paediatrician or support coordinator about a referral. A referral is not required.
Our client care team matches you with the right clinician and books an initial consultation.
We get to know your child, assess their strengths and needs, and set goals together with you.
