Sensory Specialists
Sensory specialists assess how your child processes sound, touch, movement, and other sensory input — then create practical strategies to help them feel more comfortable day to day.
Typical cost
£300 – £600 (assessment)
NHS wait
Limited NHS provision
Session length
1.5 – 2 hours
23 providers found
ASD Clinic
Sensory Specialist
Specialist assessment and treatment service in Manchester for individuals of all ages with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Offers sensory integration therapy, joint assessment and treatment, social communication therapy, and behavioural support.
Unit 2 Water's Edge, Hagley Road, Salford, M5 3EY
Beacon House Occupational Therapy
Sensory Specialist
Specialist occupational therapy service in West Sussex with purpose-built sensory integration therapy rooms in Cuckfield and Chichester. Offers trauma-informed sensory integration for children affected by developmental trauma, attachment difficulties, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Cuckfield, West Sussex, RH17 5JX
Children's Sensory Therapy
Sensory Specialist
Paediatric occupational therapists specialising in Ayres Sensory Integration therapy and Sensory Attachment Intervention. Based in Nottingham, offering assessment, treatment, training, and consultancy for children with sensory processing difficulties.
Midlands Child and Family Therapy Centre, 20 Main Street, Aslockton, NG13 9AL
Children's Therapy Solutions
Sensory Specialist
Private community occupational therapy service with three sensory integration clinics in Warrington, Solihull, and Melton Mowbray. Works with children and young people aged 0-25 with sensory processing difficulties, acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, dyspraxia, and autism.
Unit 2 Hampton Hill Farm, Diddington Lane, Hampton in Arden, B92 0FE
ExcelChild Therapy
Sensory Specialist
Private sensory integration clinic in Norwich specialising in children with multiple diagnoses including ADHD, autism, Tourette's, dyspraxia and sensory processing difficulties.
Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1PB
FreshStart Kids Therapy
Sensory Specialist
Occupational therapy and advanced sensory integration practice in Yorkshire. Specialist support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions including sensory processing difficulties, autism, ADHD, and dyspraxia.
Yorkshire, LS1 4AP
Hopscotch Children's Therapy Centre
Sensory Specialist
Established in 2002, Hopscotch is a leading London clinic specialising in Sensory Integration therapy. Located on Harley Street with an additional North Finchley site, offering occupational therapy, assessments, and parent training for children with sensory processing difficulties.
128 Harley Street, W1G 7JT
Kids In Sync
Sensory Specialist
Specialist paediatric occupational therapy clinic with a focus on Sensory Integration for children aged 0-14. Two centres in London (Twickenham and North London) offering assessment and therapy by experienced occupational therapists trained in Ayres Sensory Integration.
26 Crown Road, Twickenham, TW1 3DU
Maximum Potential
Sensory Specialist
Part of the Harley Street Medical Group, providing multidisciplinary therapy including occupational therapy, sensory integration, physiotherapy, speech & language therapy, and educational psychology for children and young people with developmental challenges.
Harley Street Medical Group, W1G 7LB
MBB Connections
Sensory Specialist
Private paediatric occupational therapy clinic in Cornwall providing specialist sensory integration assessment and therapy. Established in 2007 with well-equipped clinic facilities.
Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6EG
OT for Kids
Sensory Specialist
Children's occupational therapy service offering sensory integration therapy across the UK. Provides assessment and treatment for children with sensory processing difficulties, motor coordination problems, and developmental delays.
Manchester, M1 1JQ
OT for Kids Edinburgh
Sensory Specialist
Specialist paediatric occupational therapy service covering Edinburgh, Livingston and the Scottish Borders. Provides sensory integration assessments and therapy for children.
Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP
OT for Kids Glasgow
Sensory Specialist
National paediatric occupational therapy service with a specialist team in Glasgow. Provides sensory processing assessments and therapy for children across Glasgow and surrounding areas.
Woodside Health and Care Centre, 891 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G20 7ER
OT4me
Sensory Specialist
Occupational therapy and sensory integration service covering Yorkshire and beyond. Provides assessment, therapy, and consultancy for children, young people, and adults with sensory processing challenges.
Leeds, LS1 4AP
senSI Treatment
Sensory Specialist
Specialist sensory integration consultancy and treatment clinic run by paediatric occupational therapists. Provides Ayres Sensory Integration therapy in purpose-built clinic rooms for children and adolescents.
Ketteringham Hall, Church Road, Ketteringham, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9RS
Sensory foOTsteps
Sensory Specialist
Specialist occupational therapy service covering Cornwall and South Yorkshire. Offers Ayres Sensory Integration therapy, rebound therapy, feeding support, emotional regulation, and EHCP assessment contributions. Low-demand, strengths-based approach for neurodivergent children.
Cornwall, TR1 1HH
Sensory Integration Education (SIE)
Sensory Specialist
The UK's leading provider of Sensory Integration training and education. Maintains a directory of qualified SI therapists across the UK. A key resource for parents seeking trained Ayres Sensory Integration practitioners in their area.
London, WC1X 8HB
Sensory UK
Sensory Specialist
Specialist occupational therapy and sensory integration service based in Sheffield. HCPC registered therapist providing assessments, sensory integration therapy, and personalised treatment plans for children with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing difficulties.
Sheffield, S10 1UH
The Edinburgh Practice
Sensory Specialist
Multidisciplinary mental health practice with over 40 specialists providing occupational therapy, sensory assessments, and neurodiversity support for children, teenagers and adults.
35a Northumberland Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6LR
The OT Practice
Sensory Specialist
UK-wide network of private occupational therapists providing sensory integration assessments and therapy at home, school, or clinic. Specialists in paediatric sensory processing, motor skills, handwriting, and self-care for children with developmental needs.
Birmingham, B1 1BB
The Sensory Shed
Sensory Specialist
Occupational therapy and sensory integration service in Northern Ireland. Purpose-built therapy room offering group classes and one-to-one sessions for children with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADHD, and dyspraxia.
27 School Lane, Knockcloghrim, BT45 8QT
Tree Tops Children's Occupational Therapy
Sensory Specialist
Established private paediatric occupational therapy service with sensory integration expertise. Assesses and treats children across the North East from clinics in Newton Aycliffe and Stockton.
Eldon Road, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6UL
Waves Occupational Therapy
Sensory Specialist
Private paediatric occupational therapy service covering Cornwall and Devon. Provides sensory processing assessments and sensory integration therapy for children in home, school and community settings.
Little Treworder Cottage, Tregavethan, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DQ
Finding the right sensory specialist
Sensory processing difficulties are common in children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental conditions. A child who covers their ears in busy environments, avoids certain foods because of texture, seeks constant movement, or struggles to tolerate clothing labels may be experiencing sensory processing differences that a specialist can help address.
What they do
Sensory specialists — usually occupational therapists with additional sensory integration training — assess how your child processes sensory information across all senses (not just the five you learned about in school, but also proprioception and vestibular sense). They create personalised 'sensory diets' — programmes of activities designed to help your child regulate and feel more comfortable in their body and environment.
When to seek help
If your child is extremely fussy about food textures, finds haircuts or nail-cutting distressing, seeks or avoids certain sensory experiences intensely, has difficulty with balance or body awareness, or frequently becomes overwhelmed in busy or noisy environments, a sensory assessment can provide real clarity. Understanding your child's sensory profile often explains behaviour that previously seemed puzzling.
What to expect
The assessment typically involves a detailed parent questionnaire (like the Sensory Profile 2), observation of your child in structured and free-play activities, and discussion of your child's daily routines. You'll receive a sensory profile report with specific, practical recommendations — things like movement breaks before seated tasks, weighted lap pads, or specific play activities to build tolerance.
Typical costs
A full sensory processing assessment costs between £300 and £600 privately. Follow-up therapy sessions are typically £60 to £100 per hour. NHS provision for sensory difficulties is limited and often only available for children with a diagnosed condition. Many specialist OTs offer school visits to advise on classroom adaptations.