Sensory processing
Support for children who find everyday sounds, textures or movement overwhelming, or who seek out more.
Melanie is a Senior Occupational Therapist supporting children aged 0–13, with a family-centred, play-based approach that builds self-regulation, motor skills, self-care and school participation.
Melanie Arokeum is a Senior Occupational Therapist at The Bridge Effect in Northmead, AHPRA-registered with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours). She supports children with developmental delay, autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences and motor coordination difficulties.
Her family-centred, play-based approach draws on DIR/Floortime and sensory-based intervention to build self-regulation, motor skills, self-care and school participation, with practical coaching for parents.
Melanie’s main areas of focus at our Northmead clinic.
Support for children who find everyday sounds, textures or movement overwhelming, or who seek out more.
Helping children understand big feelings and find their way back to calm.
Building hand strength, coordination and confidence for drawing, writing and everyday tasks.
Melanie works closely with our speech pathologists, so your child’s goals are joined up. See all occupational therapy services or meet the rest of our team.
Ready to meet our team in person? Whether you’re just starting to explore support or you already know what your child needs, we’re here to help you take the next step.
Send an enquiry or call us with a little about your child and what you’re hoping for.
We’ll match your child with the right speech pathologist or occupational therapist.
Your child’s initial assessment takes place at our Northmead clinic.