Chiropractic Care & Early Brain Development Support for Children

Spine Chiropractic Melrose Park – Holistic Programs for Children with Developmental Needs

At Spine Chiropractic Melrose Park, we support children of all abilities — including those with developmental delays, autism, ADHD, sensory processing challenges, neurological conditions, motor delays, and learning difficulties.
As a chiropractor experienced in paediatric care, I combine gentle spinal and neurological-based chiropractic techniques with development-boosting activities to help children reach their fullest potential.

Our programs blend movement, sensory play, brain-based exercises, postural correction, motor coordination training, and parent-guided home routines — designed to strengthen your child’s nervous system and support their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development.

Below is an overview of the types of activities and approaches we use to enhance brain development, learning, and daily function in young children

Sensory Play & Regulation Activities

Sensory-based play helps organise the nervous system and supports attention, emotional regulation, and motor planning — particularly important for children with autism, ADHD, SPD, and developmental delays.

Examples of sensory activities used in our programs:

  • Rice or Pasta Sensory Bins: Builds tactile exploration and fine motor skills.

  • Water Play: Encourages curiosity while improving hand–eye coordination.

  • Texture Paths & Mats: Bubble wrap, fabric, grass mats, and sandpaper stimulate sensory awareness and vocabulary.

Benefits:
Improves focus, creativity, fine motor development, and sensory integration — essential for calmer behaviour and improved learning.

Music, Rhythm & Movement Therapy

Movement and rhythm help activate both sides of the brain, improve balance, and support emotional expression.

Techniques we use:

  • Dancing and guided movement patterns

  • Nursery rhymes with hand actions

  • Instrument play (shakers, drums, clapping patterns)

Benefits:
Boosts coordination, speech development, body awareness, emotional confidence, and social interaction.

Matching, Sorting & Cognitive Skill Training

These are powerful tools to promote early executive function, pattern recognition, and problem-solving.

Examples used in therapy sessions:

  • Colour matching with toys or cards

  • Shape sorting and shape boards

  • Sorting familiar household objects by size or category

Benefits:
Enhances focus, fine motor coordination, logical thinking, and organisation — foundational skills for school readiness.

Pretend Play & Social Communication Development

Imaginary play is essential for emotional intelligence, communication, flexibility, and perspective-taking — especially helpful for children with autism and social delays.

Examples we use in therapy:

  • Role-playing (doctor kits, cooking sets, caregiver play)

  • Dress-up and character games

  • Puppet-based storytelling

Benefits:
Enhances empathy, expressive language, creativity, and problem-solving.



Outdoor Movement & Exploration Sessions

Nature-based therapy helps regulate the nervous system, supports sensory integration, and enhances motor skills.

Examples:

  • Collecting leaves or rocks and describing textures

  • Nature scavenger hunts

  • Cloud shapes and outdoor imaginative play

Benefits:
Improves physical coordination, curiosity, sensory processing, and emotional wellbeing

DIY Science-Based Brain Activities

Safe, guided science play teaches cause and effect, sequencing, and problem-solving.

Activities include:

  • Colour mixing

  • Floating/sinking experiments

  • Simple “volcano” reactions with baking soda & vinegar

Benefits:
Boosts critical thinking, attention, curiosity, and early STEM skills.

Memory, Recall & Attention-Building Games

These are especially important for children with ADHD, auditory processing delays, and learning difficulties.

Examples:

  • “What’s missing?” object memory game

  • Picture-card matching

  • Story recall

Benefits:
Strengthens working memory, focus, cognitive flexibility, and early learning skills.

How Chiropractic Supports Brain & Childhood Development

Gentle paediatric chiropractic care focuses on improving:

  • Nervous system function

  • Posture and muscle tone

  • Balance and coordination

  • Sensory processing

  • Behaviour regulation

  • Sleep and emotional stability

Combined with structured developmental activities, our programs help children:
✔ Improve attention & focus
✔ Enhance motor skills
✔ Reduce sensory overload
✔ Build confidence & independence
✔ Strengthen learning & communication skills
✔ Support better emotional regulation

Programs for Children with Disabilities & Developmental Challenges

We offer specialised sessions for children with:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • ADHD & behavioural challenges

  • Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

  • Global Developmental Delay

  • Learning difficulties

  • Motor delays or low muscle tone

  • Cerebral palsy (mild to moderate presentations)

  • Neurological conditions (e.g., MS, Parkinson’s symptoms in young clients, genetic developmental disorders)

  • Speech, coordination, and social communication delays

Sessions include:
✓ Chiropractic neurological assessments
✓ Individualised therapy plans
✓ Parent training & home activity programs
✓ Sensory-motor therapy
✓ Brain development exercises
✓ Behavioural and emotional regulation tools

Book a Children’s Development Session

If you're looking for a supportive, child-friendly chiropractor who understands paediatric development and disability needs, we’re here to help.

📍 Spine Chiropractic Melrose Park
📞 0412 482 188
👤 Dr Nasim Vesalpour – Chiropractor

Book a consultation or developmental assessment today.
Let’s help your child grow, thrive, and reach their highest potential.