Sensory Processing
For children who find everyday sounds, textures or movement overwhelming, or who are always on the move.
Between the school run and a working day in the business park, therapy has to fit or it quietly stops happening. Our occupational therapists help Norwest kids with sensory, fine motor, regulation and self-care skills, in Northmead.
Norwest parents rarely have a spare hour to decode a long report. So at the end of each session we tell you plainly what we saw, what we think is driving it, and what we plan to do next.
You’ll also leave with one or two things to try at home that take minutes, not whole evenings. And if your week changes, tell us, and we’ll look for a regular time you can keep.
From the Norwest business park, our Northmead clinic is about 11 km south via Old Windsor Road.
No referral or diagnosis is needed to book. Call us, describe what you’re seeing, and we’ll suggest a first step.
Every OT session is held at our one clinic in Northmead, south of Norwest.
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 therapy for toddlers’ first words and beyond.
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 11 km from Norwest, usually 20–25 minutes by car via Old Windsor Road or Windsor Road. Free parking is available at the clinic.
Yes. Our occupational therapists see Norwest children at our Northmead clinic. Call us on (02) 9037 1163 and we’ll talk through your concerns and a time that suits your week.
Not much at a time. We give you one or two short activities that fit into what you already do, like getting dressed, the drive to school or bath time. Small, regular practice makes more difference than long sessions at home.
Yes. Buses connect Norwest and Northmead. Allow about 30 minutes and check Transport NSW for current timetables. A taxi or Uber takes about 20 minutes.
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 Norwest. See all the areas we serve, or our speech therapy in Norwest 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.
