Specialised, evidence-based sensory integration programmes are available for children and adults. Our occupational therapists assist individuals in processing sensory information effectively. This helps build confidence, self-regulation, and everyday functioning.
Sensory integration is the process by which the brain organises and interprets information from sight, sound, touch, smell, taste, movement, and body position. When this process doesn't work properly, daily activities can turn into sources of frustration, anxiety, and avoidance.
At Bridges Care, our licensed occupational therapists provide structured, play-based sensory integration therapy. This therapy helps children and adults establish the neural pathways necessary for confident, independent daily living. Every programme is based on the Ayres Sensory Integration approach and tailored to each person's unique sensory profile.
Schedule Your AssessmentEach programme targets a specific sensory system or functional area. This ensures precise, measurable intervention. Our therapists combine their clinical knowledge with fun, child-led activities to maximise progress and enjoyment.
When a child reacts too strongly or too weakly to textures, temperatures, or light touch, everyday tasks like dressing, eating, and grooming can become challenging. Our therapists use graded tactile experiences, deep-pressure protocols, and desensitisation activities to help the nervous system better receive and respond to touch input.
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The vestibular system controls balance, spatial orientation, and posture. Children who avoid swings or feel distressed during movement may struggle with vestibular processing. We use carefully graded swinging, spinning, and balance-board activities to improve the brain's ability to organise movement-related sensory information.
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Proprioception helps us understand where our body is in space without needing to look. Struggles in this area can cause clumsiness, excessive force when handling objects, and poor body awareness. Our sessions include resistive play, heavy-work activities, and joint-compression exercises to enhance the body's internal positioning system.
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Some children find everyday sounds overwhelming, while others miss important auditory cues. Our therapists implement structured listening programmes, noise-filtering strategies, and sound-enrichment activities to help the brain better prioritise, organise, and interpret auditory information.
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Visual processing is more than just sight; it involves how the brain interprets what the eyes see. Children who have trouble with visual tracking, depth perception, or visual crowding can benefit from targeted visual-motor coordination tasks, figure-ground discrimination drills, and environmental adaptation strategies.
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Extreme food selectivity, gagging on certain textures, or difficulty tolerating oral hygiene routines often indicate oral sensory challenges. We provide systematic oral desensitisation, flavour-exploration activities, and oral-motor strengthening exercises to expand tolerance and create positive mealtime experiences.
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Get a Free Phone ConsultationWhether your child avoids certain textures, has difficulty with balance, or feels overwhelmed by everyday sounds, our sensory integration specialists offer expert, compassionate support every step of the way.
Sustained sensory integration improvements require consistent input across all environments. These complementary programmes help ensure that progress made in the clinic extends into home, school, and community life.
A sensory diet is a personalised plan of sensory activities incorporated into daily routines to maintain optimal alertness and self-regulation throughout the day. We assess each individual's sensory profile, then create a practical plan that includes movement breaks, calming techniques, and alerting activities for home, school, and the community.
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Children who experience emotional swings or have trouble calming down after excitement often need clear strategies for self-regulation. Our therapists teach body-awareness techniques, breathing exercises, and sensory-based calming routines that help children recognise and manage their arousal levels independently.
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Our specially designed sensory room includes suspended swings, tactile walls, weighted equipment, vibration tools, and controlled lighting. Guided sessions in this space allow therapists to provide precise sensory input while tracking each child's response. This creates a safe, playful environment for meaningful neurological growth.
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Speak With Our OT TeamFrom the initial conversation to measurable progress, here is what to expect when you choose Bridges Care for sensory integration therapy.
Talk with our team to share your concerns, ask questions about sensory processing, and see if a formal assessment is necessary. There's no obligation at this stage.
A licensed occupational therapist conducts a thorough assessment using standardised sensory profile tools, clinical observation, and caregiver interviews. This helps map out the individual's unique sensory strengths and challenges.
Based on the evaluation, we create a personalised intervention programme with clear goals, suggested session frequency, and a home sensory diet. All of this is discussed and agreed upon with the family.
Structured and fun sessions occur in our purpose-built sensory gym, with parents actively involved as co-therapists. Each session provides carefully calibrated sensory input while progressively building skills and tolerance.
Regular progress reviews help ensure the programme stays on track. Therapy plans are adjusted as the individual progresses, maintaining momentum and celebrating each milestone achieved.
Coverage for occupational therapy and sensory integration services varies by insurer and diagnosis in the UAE. While most providers do not offer direct billing, many have successfully reimbursed our clients. We prepare all required paperwork, including stamped claim forms, clinical reports, and receipts, so you can file for reimbursement with minimal effort.
Some insurance providers process therapy services through a Guarantee of Payment arrangement. If your policy supports this option, our team handles the entire documentation process, including stamped forms, investigation reports, and payment receipts, to help you get approval smoothly.
The Sanad Card, issued by Dubai's Community Development Authority (CDA), offers benefits for individuals with disabilities. Bridges Care provides specialised support that aligns with the Sanad Card's mission. This includes tailored sensory integration programmes, early intervention, family guidance, and continuous progress monitoring.
Tip: Contact your insurance provider or broker to find out if occupational therapy and sensory integration services are included in your policy. Our admin team is happy to assist you with the claims or GOP process.
Our protocols follow the proven Ayres Sensory Integration framework. This ensures every session is backed by decades of clinical evidence.
No two nervous systems are the same. Every programme begins with a thorough sensory profile assessment and is tailored to the child's unique needs.
Our centre meets the highest standards set by the Dubai Health Authority and Community Development Authority.
Parents and caregivers receive hands-on training, home sensory diet plans, and regular progress updates to support therapy gains every day.
Our OTs work alongside speech therapists, psychologists, and behaviour analysts to provide coordinated, holistic intervention.
Our clinic has a fully equipped sensory integration gym with suspended equipment, tactile stations, and controlled environments.
Our daughter was diagnosed with sensory processing difficulties at age four, and daily routines like getting dressed or visiting a shopping centre were overwhelming for her. After eight months of sensory integration therapy at Bridges Care, the change has been remarkable. She is calmer, more adaptable, and genuinely enjoys activities that once triggered meltdowns.- Mariam K., Parent of a Sensory Integration Client
Sensory integration therapy is a specialised occupational therapy method that helps individuals process and respond to sensory information from their environment more effectively. Through structured, play-based activities that involve movement, touch, sound, and visual input, the therapist helps the brain learn to organise and interpret sensory signals. This leads to improved attention, behaviour, motor skills, and emotional control.
Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delays, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, learning difficulties, and certain neurological conditions often see significant benefits. If everyday sensory experiences - like loud noises, specific textures, or crowded places - trigger distress or avoidance, sensory integration therapy may be recommended.
Sensory integration therapy can start as early as infancy when signs of unusual sensory responses appear. Common early signs include excessive crying at certain sounds, resistance to being held, aversion to particular textures, or delayed motor skills. Research shows that starting earlier leads to better, more lasting outcomes.
Sessions occur in a sensory-rich environment with swings, trampolines, tactile materials, weighted items, and balance equipment. The therapist guides the child through purposeful activities that provide tailored sensory input. They always follow the child's lead and gradually increase challenges. Sessions are designed to be fun and engaging, not clinical or stressful.
The programme length varies based on the individual's sensory profile, severity of challenges, and specific goals. Some children make meaningful progress in a few months, while others may need longer support. After the initial assessment, your occupational therapist will provide a clear timeline and review it regularly as progress is monitored.
Absolutely, and we strongly encourage it. Every family receives a customised sensory diet plan with specific activities, environmental changes, and calming strategies for home and school. Regular sensory input throughout the day is essential for reinforcing the gains made during therapy sessions and speeding up overall progress.
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