8 Senses Therapy
3/247 Milne Rd, Modbury North SA 5092
- Clinic
About 8 Senses Therapy
8 Senses Therapy provides occupational therapy, speech pathology, and autism assessments for children, teens and young adults in Adelaide. They offer family-centred therapy with clear goals, practical strategies, and a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-led approach that works alongside parents and carers.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
8 Senses Therapy lists
- Occupational Therapy
- Supporting sensory processing, self-care, motor skills, attention, school readiness, everyday confidence and independence.
- Speech Pathology
- Building speech, language, AAC and communication skills, to help children express themselves with confidence.
- ASD Assessments
- Dual-discipline autism assessments with same-day results, clear next steps and a comprehensive report. No referral needed.
- Aquatic Therapy
- Neuroaffirming water-based therapy to support regulation, movement, strength, coordination and build confidence.
- PD Workshops
- Evidence-informed workshops that equip parents, caregivers and educators to support children with sensory processing needs.
- OT Supervision
- OT supervision for new and experienced occupational therapists, focused on confidence, mentorship and professional growth.
Get to know 8 Senses Therapy
From 8 Senses Therapy's website.
Our approach
8 Senses Therapy uses a family-centred, neurodiversity-affirming approach that is strengths-led and focuses on clear goals with practical strategies. Sessions are tailored to each child's individual needs, with therapists working alongside parents and carers rather than around them. Occupational therapy supports sensory processing, self-care, motor skills, attention, school readiness, and everyday confidence, while speech pathology builds communication skills to help children express themselves with confidence. Aquatic therapy is offered as neuroaffirming water-based support for regulation, movement, strength and coordination. The environment is designed to make children feel understood, supported, and capable across home, school, and community settings.
Working with families
Family involvement is central to the therapy approach at 8 Senses. Therapists work collaboratively with parents and carers, listening first and tailoring support to individual needs rather than working around families. Parents receive regular feedback from sessions and their input is adopted immediately and seamlessly into therapy planning. Therapists include parents in sessions so they understand what's being worked on and can continue strategies at home, and they also collaborate with teachers and other professionals involved in the child's care to ensure coordinated support.
Meet the team
The team includes occupational therapists and speech pathologists with demonstrated expertise and experience. Named therapists mentioned include Arisse (occupational therapist), Helen (speech pathologist), Hin (occupational therapist), and Ryan (occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience). Irene is noted as part of the admin team. The therapists are described as professional, knowledgeable, warm, and down-to-earth, with strong rapport-building skills and genuine investment in children's progress.
Locations & areas served
Modbury North
3/247 Milne Rd, Modbury North SA 5092
Get directions to Modbury North (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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