Specialized Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration programs to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD improve focus, behavior, and social skills.
Over-sensitivity to loud noises, textures, or lights, or seeking excessive sensory stimulation.
Difficulty sitting still, following instructions, or completing tasks (common in ADHD).
Trouble making eye contact, understanding social cues, or playing with other children.
Difficulty with handwriting, buttoning clothes, or using utensils.
Frequent meltdowns, frustration, or difficulty calming down when upset.
Challenges with self-care tasks like brushing teeth, dressing, or eating independently.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affect how a child perceives the world and interacts with others. Occupational Therapy (OT) plays a vital role in helping these children manage sensory input, improve attention, and develop essential life skills.
At Sajjad Rehabilitation & Therapy Centre, we provide a structured, play-based environment where children learn to regulate their emotions and engage meaningfully with their surroundings.
Occupational Therapy helps children with Autism and ADHD participate in daily life activities. We focus on Sensory Integration (SI), which helps the brain process sensory information correctly.
Our therapy goals include:
The brain is most adaptable during early childhood. Starting therapy early helps children develop coping strategies and skills that will support them throughout their lives. Early intervention can significantly improve school performance and social relationships.
Evaluating sensory needs, motor skills, and behavioral patterns.
Using swings, balls, and textures to help regulate sensory input.
Group activities to teach sharing, turn-taking, and communication.
Teaching parents strategies to manage behavior and support development at home.
We use a variety of evidence-based techniques tailored to each child:
Get a professional evaluation and a personalized occupational therapy plan.
These FAQs are based on common real-world questions parents ask in online communities and during pediatric therapy consultations.
Autism and ADHD can overlap, so focus on daily function: communication, social interaction, attention, impulsivity, sensory sensitivity, sleep, and self-care. A developmental pediatrician or child psychologist can diagnose, and an OT assessment can identify practical goals even before diagnosis is finalized.
The first visit is usually an assessment. The therapist discusses routines and challenges, observes play and movement, screens sensory processing, fine motor and attention skills, and sets measurable goals with parents. You should leave with a clear therapy plan and home recommendations.
Most children start with 1 to 3 sessions per week based on severity, school demands, and family schedule. Consistency matters more than intensity. Progress is reviewed every few weeks and frequency is adjusted as the child gains skills.
Some families notice small changes in 4 to 6 weeks, especially with sensory regulation and routines. Larger gains in attention, independence, and social participation often take 3 to 6 months. Progress is not linear, so regular goal reviews are important.
Post-school meltdowns are common with sensory and attention overload. Start with a low-demand reset routine such as quiet time, snack and water, movement or deep-pressure activities your child likes, and visual choices instead of long verbal instructions. Track triggers and share them with your therapist.
OT is one part of a care plan and usually works best with coordinated support. Many children benefit from OT plus speech, behavior therapy, school supports, and when appropriate, medication guided by a pediatrician or psychiatrist.
Parent involvement usually improves outcomes. Ask which skill is being targeted, why the activity was chosen, and how to repeat it at home in short 10 to 15 minute routines. Home carryover is often the difference between slow and strong progress.
Common supports include movement breaks, visual schedules, reduced-noise seating, chunked instructions, transition warnings, sensory tools, and alternate writing options. Request a formal school evaluation for a 504 plan or IEP and align school goals with therapy goals.
