Sensory Therapy

Planned sensory activities that help a child feel calm, organised and ready to learn, play and join in.

🩺 Clinical Reviewer: Dr. Eman Clinical Director (Pediatric Specialist) πŸ“… Clinical Audit: 2026 Evidence Standards πŸ”¬ Specialty: Sensory Integration Therapy βœ“ Verified Clinical Protocol
Ages
18 months – 12 years
Duration
45 minutes sensory protocol
Ratio
1:1 Sensory Specialist
Clinical Focus
Sensory Modulation & Nervous System Regulation
Approach
Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) Protocols
Suite
Specialized Sensory Gym, Peoples Colony
Clinical overview

What is Sensory Therapy?

Every child takes in the world through their senses β€” touch, sound, movement, sight, taste and smell, along with the internal senses of balance and body position. When those signals are hard to organise, a child may seek constant movement, cover their ears, refuse certain clothes or foods, or become overwhelmed in an ordinary classroom or family gathering.

Sensory therapy gives that child the right kind of input, in the right amount, in a planned way. Sessions use swings, climbing, deep pressure, tactile and messy play, balance and movement equipment β€” always following the child’s lead β€” so their nervous system learns to settle, and everyday situations become manageable rather than exhausting.

At a glance

  • Delivered at Eman Clinic
  • Comprehensive 60-min clinical assessment
  • Collaborative goals with parent training
  • Actionable home continuity diet
  • Continuous milestone auditing
Who may benefit

Is this right for my child?

You do not need an official diagnosis to come and talk to us. If any of the following sound familiar, an assessment is worth having.

  • Covering ears, or real distress at everyday noise
  • Strong dislike of certain clothes, textures, foods or smells
  • Constant movement β€” spinning, jumping, crashing or climbing
  • Difficulty sitting still, settling to sleep or calming after being upset
  • Avoiding messy play, tooth-brushing, haircuts or nail-cutting
  • Clumsiness, poor balance, or bumping into people and furniture
  • Children with autism, ADHD or sensory processing difficulties
A therapist working one to one with a child
Clinical Screening Matrix

When to Seek Professional Assessment

Use this reference table to evaluate everyday behaviors and identify whether an assessment is recommended.

Developmental Area Clinical Red Flag Pattern Therapeutic Action Plan
Tactile DefensivenessMeltdowns during haircuts, nail trimming, shoe tags, sock seams, or washing faceGradual desensitization, Wilbarger brushing protocol, and therapeutic messy play
Vestibular Gravitational InsecurityTerrified of playground swings, escalators, or feet leaving the floorLinear swinging, safe inverted movement, and progressive vestibular desensitization
Proprioceptive Sensory CravingConstantly crashing into walls, jumping from high furniture, biting clothing cuffsPrescribed heavy-work regimes, joint compressions, and weighted resistance therapy
Auditory Sensory OverloadCovers ears, panics, or screams in shopping malls, blenders, school assembliesAuditory desensitization strategies, calming auditory cues, and noise-cancelling protocols
Clinical pathway

How the therapy actually works

Every child is unique, but our clinical framework follows consistent, evidence-based stages.

Build a sensory profile

Plan a sensory diet

Work in the sensory room

Make home and school easier

Review as your child changes

Information Gain Β· Home Continuity

15-Minute Sensory Diet Heavy Work Routine

Progress accelerates when clinic skills are reinforced inside daily home routines. Try this 15-minute sequence:

Proprioceptive Wall Pushes (3 mins)

Place hands against bedroom wall and push as hard as possible for 10 seconds. Repeat 5 times.

Animal Crawl Obstacle Course (5 mins)

Crawl under dining chairs and through pillows like a lizard to activate body boundary awareness.

Steamroller Pillow Pressure (4 mins)

Have child lie on tummy. Roll a large gym ball or firm pillow down back and legs with moderate deep pressure.

Deep Breath Blowing (3 mins)

Blow bubbles slowly or blow a pom-pom across a table through a straw to activate parasympathetic calming.

How to book

Booking is straightforward

Send the appointment form and we will call you back to confirm a time, or reach us directly on the phone or WhatsApp β€” whichever suits you. Tell us what you have noticed about your child and we will make sure the right professional sees them first.

  • Fill the appointment form with your child's details
  • We call you back to confirm the date and time
  • Bring any previous reports if you have them
  • Allow about an hour for the first visit

Location

14-C Khawaja Islam Road, D Ground, Peoples Colony No. 1, Faisalabad

Timings

School: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Clinic: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

They overlap closely, and sensory work is often delivered by an occupational therapist. We offer it as a focused programme for children whose main difficulty is processing sensory information.

It looks like play, and it should β€” but every activity is chosen for the sensory input it gives and the response we are building.

Many families notice calmer transitions and better sleep within a few weeks. Lasting change comes from the daily routine at home as much as from the sessions themselves.

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