OT: Sensory Processing Packages  

Sensory processing describes a neurological process. 

It is how the brain and body work together to make sense of the environment we are in, as well as helping us to respond to the world in a way that means we can survive and thrive. 

Information, or “stimuli”, is received via tiny receptors all over the body. When this information is received, it is sent up to the brain to be organised as important or unimportant. This organisation process is what helps us know how to respond.

When information is important – we can respond quickly and effectively.

And when information is unimportant – we can usually filter this out and carry on.

When we have challenges in our sensory processing, this can sometimes result us taking in too much information and becoming easily overwhelmed by it, or we may not be registering enough information, leading us to miss things or not notice stimuli as easily as others do.

 Sensory processing challenges can happen to any of us, at any age, and can always be made more severe at times of stress or illness for example. 

Sensory processing challenges can stand alone, but can also be associated with other conditions, for example Autism, ADHD and Tourette’s Syndrome.  

Sensory Assessment and Support Packages

Sensory Reports

A sensory report will:

• • Provide you with a detailed record of your child’s strengths and areas of challenge.

  • Detail their unique sensory profile and the correlation this has to their daily functioning and regulation.

  •  Provide suggested strategies to support sensory regulation and promote optimal functioning for your child.

A sensory report will not:

X   A sensory assessment or report WILL NOT provide a diagnosis; however, your child’s paediatrician can utilise the report to inform a diagnosis if appropriate.