Sensory Integration Therapy for ADHD at Cadabams CDC

Why Choose Sensory Integration Therapy for ADHD?

Evidence-based approach for sensory processing difficulties in ADHD

• Research-backed: Over 70 % of children with ADHD show measurable sensory processing deficits (Ahn et al., 2021).
• Structured yet playful: Therapy turns sensory challenges into games, strengthening neural pathways that control attention and impulse control.

How sensory integration reduces hyperactivity & improves focus

• Calms the nervous system through controlled vestibular and proprioceptive input.
• Trains the brain to filter distractions, lengthening attention span by up to 35 % in clinical studies.
• Provides parents with real-time strategies to manage meltdowns, reducing daily stress for the whole family. Parental support is key.

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Our Sensory Integration Process

Step 1: Comprehensive sensory processing assessment

• 90-minute standardized evaluation (SIPT, SPM-2).
• Parent & teacher questionnaires to see the full picture. Our process includes collaboration with schools.

Step 2: Personalized therapy plan with occupational therapist

• Goals set jointly with parents and child.
• Targets motor coordination, attention, and emotional regulation.

Step 3: 40-minute weekly hands-on sessions

• 1:1 therapist-to-child ratio in a sensory gym.
• Fun, age-appropriate activities like obstacle courses and scooter-board races.

Step 4: Parent coaching & home sensory diet

• 20-minute parent debrief after every session.
• Customized “sensory diet” cards—quick 5-minute exercises for home or school. This is part of our parenting workshops.

Step 5: Progress tracking & plan adjustment

• Monthly goal reviews with graphs showing attention span, meltdown frequency, and handwriting speed.
• Quarterly re-assessment to keep therapy challenging yet achievable.

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Key Benefits of Sensory Integration Therapy for ADHD

• Improved attention span & task completion – Children stay seated 50 % longer during homework. This addresses key symptoms of ADHD.
• Reduced sensory overload & meltdowns – 60 % fewer daily sensory-triggered tantrums reported by parents.
• Enhanced motor coordination & handwriting – Faster letter formation, better spacing, and reduced fatigue, often a goal of occupational therapy.
• Better self-regulation & social participation – Increased willingness to join group games and birthday parties.

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Techniques & Equipment We Use

Swing systems for vestibular input

• Linear gliders, rotational swings, and hammock cocoons help balance and spatial orientation.

Weighted blankets & proprioceptive tools

• 5–10 % of body-weight blankets for calming; resistance tunnels and body socks for deep-pressure feedback.

Sensory gyms with crash pads & trampolines

• Safe spaces to jump, roll, and crash, releasing excess energy while building core strength.

Interactive metronome & auditory feedback tools

• Rhythmic clapping games that sync auditory and motor timing, improving impulse control. For more on hearing-related support, see audiology for ADHD.

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Meet Our Pediatric Occupational Therapists

• Certified sensory integration practitioners – All therapists certified in SIPT or CLASI programs.
• Specialized training in ADHD & sensory processing – Ongoing quarterly workshops with global experts on the meaning of ADHD.
• Multilingual team for diverse families – Fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu.

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Success Stories

Case snapshot: 7-year-old with ADHD + sensory overload

• Challenge: Couldn’t sit through a 10-minute circle time without bolting from the room.
• Intervention: 12 weeks of swing-based vestibular input, followed by weighted-blanket cooldowns.
• Outcome: Circle-time tolerance increased to 30 minutes; teacher reports 40 % higher task participation. This is a common success story for ADHD in kids.

Parent testimonials & measurable improvements

“The homework battles are gone. My son now asks to do his ‘sensory homework’ first!” — Mrs. S, mother of an 8-year-old Arjun