Sensory Processing
For children who find everyday sounds, textures or movement overwhelming, or who are always on the move.
Noise, textures or crowds that overwhelm. Pencil grip, scissors or shoelaces that won’t click. Nothing left in the tank after school. Our occupational therapists help Harris Park kids with all of it, a short drive away in Northmead.
A lot of Harris Park parents reach us after being told to wait and see. We would rather look properly, tell you plainly what we find, and let you decide what you want to do with it.
Our occupational therapists explain their reasoning as they go, set goals with you rather than for you, and adjust the plan as your child changes. Nothing about the process is a mystery, and no question is too small to ask.
Harris Park is a family-heavy pocket between Parramatta CBD and the river, with Wigram Street at its heart. Our Northmead clinic is about 5.5 km away, close enough that a weekly session is realistic rather than one more thing to organise.
There’s no referral or diagnosis needed to book an assessment. Tell us what you’re noticing at home and we’ll take it from there.
Every OT session is held at our one clinic in Northmead, a short drive from Harris Park.
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.
Weekly speech sessions a short drive from Wigram Street.
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 5.5 km from Harris Park, usually 10–15 minutes by car via the Great Western Highway and Bridge Road. Free parking is available at the clinic.
Yes. Our occupational therapists see children from Harris Park at our Northmead clinic, a short drive away. Call us on (02) 9037 1163 and we’ll talk through your concerns and help you book an initial assessment.
Often, yes. After-school meltdowns can have many causes, from tiredness to a long day of coping with noise and demands. An occupational therapist looks at what’s behind them for your child and works with you on strategies for the trip home and the hour after. See emotional regulation.
Yes. Take the train one stop to Parramatta, then a bus towards Westmead and Northmead. Allow about 30 minutes and check Transport NSW for current timetables. A taxi or Uber takes about 15 minutes.
No referral is needed. You can contact The Bridge Effect directly to book an OT assessment for your child. Some families come to us through a paediatrician or GP, and if you have an existing referral or report, 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 Harris Park. See all the areas we serve, or our speech therapy in Harris Park 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.
