SENSORY INTEGRATION THERAPY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

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Is Your Child Struggling with Sensory Difficulties?

At Assumption Learning, we offer expert sensory integration therapy in Singapore, helping children with sensory processing disorder and other sensory challenges.  

Our tailored sensory therapy and sensory integration therapy training programmes are designed to improve coordination, focus, behaviours and emotional regulation through a structured sensory input of touch, massage and sensory play that helps regulate their nervous system, making it easier for children to process sensory information. We tailor every session to their needs.

Let us guide your child towards growth, confidence, and joy with trusted sensory integration therapy.

UNDERSTANDING SENSORY PROCESSING DIFFICULTIES

Sensory processing difficulties arise when a child’s brain finds it challenging to interpret and respond appropriately to sensory information. These difficulties can affect daily routines, academic performance, and social interactions.

Have you noticed differences in your child’s behaviour compared to their peers? Are they uncoordinated, frequently bumping into objects, or struggling to identify where their limbs are in space? Do they have trouble engaging in conversations or play?

These are signs that might indicate sensory processing issues. Addressing these challenges can significantly improve a child’s ability to thrive in various aspects of life.

Common signs parents should look for include:

AUDITORY

 

  • Unresponsive or responds unexpectedly to abrupt or loud sounds

  • Overly stimulated/ sensitive to noises such as phone rings, construction sounds

  • Unable to understand verbal instructions or doesn’t respond to calls 

  • Unaware of noises in his/her surrounding 

  • Unable to stay attentive in the classroom due to surrounding noise

VISUAL

  • Prefers being in a dull, poorly lit or dark surrounding

  • Avoids well-lit or very bright settings 

  • Hesitates going up and down the steps unaccompanied

  • Stares intensely and/or for a prolonged period of time at people or objects

  • Avoids eye contact 

  • Tends to be overly stimulated when the environment is messy and rowdy, causing impulsivity—for example, when taking public transport

TASTE/SMELL

  • Avoids certain food taste/smell that are typically part of a child’s diet

  • Seeks for certain taste/smell most of the time 

  • Tends to smell food and non-food items (smells almost everything around them) 

  • Poor tolerance to strong odours

  • Tends to lick objects or put non-food items into the mouth

TOUCH

  • Avoids getting messy with activities involving glue, paint, sand, Plasticine/Clay, or sticky tape, etc. 

  • Sensitive to certain fabric (clothing, bedding) 

  • Constantly feeling objects or sometimes touching people inappropriately 

  • Feels uncomfortable barefoot outdoors, especially on grass patches or seashore. 

  • Unaware of being touched or bumped unless done with extreme force/intensity 

  • Avoids being touched, hugged, or carried unless it is from caregivers

BODY POSITION

  • Constantly fidgeting or seeking for movement (unable to do sit-in activities) 

  • Easily overwhelmed in the playground or whilst playing with peers

  • Easily distracted in school/classroom setting and seeks to walk around and often gets out his/her seat

  • Appears to have poor stamina or endurance, has weak muscle tone and tires easily 

  • Walks on toes

  • Poor postural alignment causing improper seating leaning on people or walls; unable to stand or seat with back straight

BODY MOVEMENT

  • Fear of heights 

  • Displays anxiousness or distress when feet leaves the ground (In air/ activities involving heights/being carried)

  • Avoids climbing, jumping, spinning, and swinging activities 

  • Displays discomfort in a playground/ avoids playground equipment

  • Accident prone/ poor safety awareness 

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOuR

  • Either overly affectionate or expresses no emotions 

  • Difficulties interacting with peers (prefers isolation) 

  • Poor attention span 

  • Is easily startled 

  • Displays anxiety and discomfort in a new environment or with new people and 

  • Avoids anything new such as trying a new activity or food 

  • Poor eye contact 

INTEROCEPTION

  • Difficulty recognising internal cues like hunger or thirst, often leading to missed signals for eating or drinking. May overeat, frequently complain hunger, and unable to feel the feeling of fullness

  • Challenges in identifying internal states such as fatigue or discomfort, which can result in overexertion

  • Inability to distinguish between different internal sensations (e.g., differentiating anxiety from excitement)

  • Rarely notices subtle body signals such as the need to use the toilet, mild headaches, or stomach discomfort until they become more severe

  • Trouble understanding and managing internal emotions, making self-regulation challenging, such as sudden switch from excitement to melt down

These behaviours can significantly affect a child's ability to thrive in school, home, and social settings.

Early recognition and detection of these signs are crucial for implementing corrective treatments and tailored therapies to support the child’s overall functionality in learning, behaviour, social communication, and emotional well-being.

OUR APPROACH TO SENSORY INTEGRATION THERAPY

At Assumption Learning, we specialise in sensory processing disorder therapy programs that make a real difference in children’s lives.

WHY CHOOSE US?

  • Tailored Sensory Integration Therapy Plans

    Each child undergoes a detailed in-person Sensory Profile assessment with our experienced professionals to develop a program that aligns perfectly with their unique needs.

  • Structured and Repetitive Sensory Stimulation

    Gradual and consistent introduction of touch, massage and activities help the child develop more organised sensory responses and adapt better to their environment.

  • Holistic Focus Areas

    We address all aspects of sensory input, including auditory, visual, tactile, taste/smell, interoception, body stimming behaviours, motor movement, and social-emotional behaviour.

  • Development of Coping Strategies

    Equipped parents with Sensory relaxation techniques that calms the children to handle sensory demands more effectively so they can respond calmly and confidently in everyday situations.

  • Professional Guidance Every Step of the Way

    Our team provides compassionate support throughout the therapy process, including regular updates to parents, tracking the child’s development, providing guidance during transitions in schools or daily routines, improve family dynamics to better support the child, individualised behavioural plans to address challenges, technical guidance to empower parents in handling the child’s challenges and parent training sessions on applying therapeutic techniques at home.

HOW IT WORKS

We understand that every child is unique, which is why our process is designed to focus on individual needs, abilities, and goals.

STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH :

  1. Free Consultation and Evaluation
    Start with a no-cost meeting where we learn about your child’s challenges. Our professionals assess the child’s specific needs through a series of Sensory Profiles and Questionnaires and will recommend therapy options.

  2. Customised Sensory Integration Therapy Plans
    Based on the evaluation, we create tailored therapy programs focused on the child’s developmental areas requiring treatments.

  3. Ongoing Therapy Sessions
    Your child will participate in a series of structured sensory inputs, including touch, massage, sensory play activities, and motor movements targeted at healing and improving sensory integration skills

  4. Parental Collaboration
    We provide parents with regular feedback and practical techniques to support progress at home.

  5. Monitoring and Adjustments
    Our programs adapt as your child's development changes and grows, their sensory needs evolve, ensuring they receive the appropriate treatment and support they require.

UNDERSTANDING SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER

Sensory processing disorder though not recognized as a distinct medical diagnosis, is a condition in which the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information from the environment or surroundings. 

HOW CAN WE HELP?

Our Sensory Integration Therapy in Singapore is designed to assist children facing sensory processing challenges. Through structured and repetitive exposure to sensory stimulation, we aim to help children improve their responses to their surroundings.

This form of sensory integration therapy training incorporates a structured sensory input of touch, massage and sensory play in Singapore to gradually increase the intensity and complexity of stimulating activities, allowing the child’s nervous system to adapt to sensations and movement.

Research in sensory integration theory has shown that most children can overcome their difficulties. Even if a disorder seems permanent, children can learn how to adapt by developing therapeutic techniques at home. The primary aim of our sensory processing disorder therapy is to help children respond more effectively to sensory input, interactions, and movement.

Every child has unique needs, and our sensory processing disorder therapy programmes are tailored following a thorough Sensory Profile assessment. We are best able to provide specific guidance and recommendations after meeting your child in person.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS A BETTER TOMORROW

Acting early can make a world of difference for your child. Our sensory integration therapy training programs are trusted by parents across Singapore to provide compassionate, professional support for children navigating sensory processing difficulties.

Book your free consultation now and give your child the tools to manage sensory challenges effectively.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Sensory processing disorder refers to difficulties processing and responding to sensory input in a meaningful way. This can lead to heightened sensitivities or challenges in everyday activities.

  • Our programs focus specifically on children. However, if you’re seeking support for an adult with sensory challenges, we’d be happy to recommend trusted resources.

  • Every child is different. Significant improvements typically occur over months of therapy, with progress often seen within a few weeks.

  • The free consultation offers an opportunity to discuss your concerns and goals in a one-on-one session with our experienced therapists, who specialise in early intervention and developmental support. During the session, they will conduct an initial Sensory Profile assessment of your child’s needs and provide tailored recommendations for the next steps—all at no cost to you.

    Our therapists are dedicated professionals with expertise in areas such as sensory integration therapy, speech and language support, cognitive and academic development, ensuring your child’s unique challenges are addressed with care and precision.

  • Absolutely! Parental involvement is crucial. We encourage parents to implement therapy techniques at home to amplify progress.

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