Sensory Specialists in Manchester
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. Browse 2 providers in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
2 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
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
About sensory specialists
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.
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.
SEND services in Manchester
Manchester City Council's SEND team works with families across the city, supported by Manchester's Parent Carer Forum. The wider Greater Manchester area is covered by ten separate councils, each with their own SEND provision. The city has a growing number of private practitioners and several well-regarded special schools.
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.