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Paediatric OT · Perth & Telehealth Australia-Wide

Sleep support that understands your neurodivergent child's brain.

Occupational therapy for children with ADHD, autism and sensory differences. We look at the nervous system behind the bedtime battles, so you can understand why sleep is hard for your child and what may help.

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Jessinta Benton laughing with her two young daughters by the water
Jessinta BentonAHPRA Registered Occupational Therapist
AHPRA Registered Babies to Teens NDIS Self & Plan Managed Welcome Telehealth Australia-Wide In-Person Perth Metro

The advice keeps coming. But nothing quite fits your child.

"Try a routine."
"Limit screens."
"Be consistent."

You've heard it all and you've tried most of it. But your child with ADHD or autism isn't struggling at bedtime because you haven't found the right sticker chart. Their nervous system experiences the world differently, and winding down at the end of the day can feel genuinely hard for their body and brain.

The resistance, the meltdowns, the second wind at 9pm, the waking at 2am. These aren't behaviour problems. They're often signals from a nervous system that hasn't found its way to feeling safe and settled enough to rest.

That's where occupational therapy comes in.

Sound Familiar?

If the first column sounds like your nights, you're in the right place.

This isn't about trying harder. It's about looking at a different layer of the problem.

Where You Are Now

  • Bedtime takes hours and ends in tears (sometimes yours)
  • The strategies that work for other kids don't hold for yours
  • You're second-guessing yourself constantly
  • Everyone in the house is running on broken sleep
  • You've tried the books, the charts, the apps

What's Actually Going On

  • A nervous system that finds it hard to feel safe enough to rest
  • Sensory needs that standard sleep advice doesn't account for
  • An environment that may be working against regulation
  • Strategies designed for neurotypical kids, applied to a neurodivergent one
  • Nothing that's your fault

What OT Looks At

  • Your child's sensory profile, formally assessed
  • Their nervous system state at bedtime and overnight
  • The sleep environment, reviewed clinically
  • Support matched to how your child actually works
  • A plan that adjusts as your child does
The Approach

Regulation first. Everything else follows.

Most sleep advice starts with the routine. This work starts with the body underneath it. Here's how the pieces fit together.

Pillar
What It Involves
What It's For
Step 1Understand
A formal, standardised sensory profile assessment of how your child's nervous system processes the world.
You finally know why sleep is hard for your child specifically.
Step 2Environment
A clinical review of your child's sleep space, using video you share from home.
You can see what in the environment may be getting in the way.
Step 3Support
Fortnightly sessions and strategies built around your child's sensory profile, not a generic template.
A plan designed for your child, adjusted as they progress.
Step 4Document
NDIS-ready clinical reports suitable for plan reviews, funding conversations and your wider support team.
The paperwork your child's supports need, done properly.
How to Work With Me

Two ways to work together.

Start where your family is right now. If you're not sure which level fits, start with the free guide, or reach out and Jessinta will point you honestly toward the right one.

Course · Self-Paced

Beyond the ZZZ's

The neurodivergent sleep course for parents

  • Nervous-system-based sleep strategies, not rigid routines
  • Built for ASD, ADHD, sensory differences and emotional regulation challenges
  • Understand your child's wiring and what may help them settle
  • Work through it at your own pace
Funding: NDIS self or plan managed may apply, or self-funded.
Enrol in the Course
Most Comprehensive 1:1 · Application Only

The Dream Sleep Method™

3-month clinical intensive for complex sleep challenges

  • Formal sensory profile assessment
  • Fortnightly 1:1 sessions, telehealth or in person
  • Home environment video audit
  • Voxer access Monday to Friday between sessions
  • NDIS-ready clinical documentation
Funding: NDIS self or plan managed, Medicare CDM and private health rebates may apply, or self-funded.
Apply to Work With Me
Which Level Fits?

Compare the two pathways.

What's Included
Beyond the ZZZ's
Dream Sleep Method™
Nervous-system-based sleep education
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Personalised advice for your specific child
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1:1 time with Jessinta
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✓ Fortnightly, 3 months
Formal standardised sensory assessment
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Home environment video audit
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Support between sessions (Voxer)
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✓ Mon–Fri
NDIS-ready clinical documentation
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Work at your own pace
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NDIS funding may apply (self/plan managed)
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Jessinta Benton, paediatric occupational therapist
Meet Jessinta

I didn't choose sleep by accident.

I saw too many families being told their child would grow out of it. Parents running on empty. Neurodivergent kids given strategies that were never designed for their nervous system. So I built my work around what I kept seeing make the difference: regulation first.

I'm Jessinta Benton, a paediatric occupational therapist based in Maylands, supporting families across Perth and Australia via telehealth. I work with babies through to teens, with experience supporting children with sensory processing differences, ASD, ADHD, emotional regulation and, most of all, sleep.

I'm AHPRA registered and trained in paediatric occupational therapy. But what matters just as much is this: I understand how heavy it feels when your child isn't sleeping. There's guilt, doubt, exhaustion and second-guessing, and you deserve support that feels clear, calm and doable.

"Behaviour makes sense when you understand the body behind it. When we support your child's nervous system, other things often become more manageable."
AHPRA Registered OT
Paediatric Specialty: Babies to Teens
Maylands, Perth + Telehealth
NDIS Self & Plan Managed
The Process

Here's exactly what happens when you apply.

1

Apply

Complete a short application so Jessinta can understand your child's needs before you speak. Takes a few minutes, no obligation.

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The Details

Jessinta personally reviews every application. If it's the right fit, she'll send through the full details: how it works, the investment, and start dates.

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Your Decision

Read everything in your own time and simply reply yes or no. No sales call, no pressure.

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Getting Started

Once you're in, onboarding begins with the formal sensory assessment, then fortnightly sessions and Voxer support across the three months.

Questions parents ask.

How is a paediatric OT different from a sleep consultant?
A sleep consultant typically focuses on habits, schedules and behavioural strategies. A paediatric OT looks at the whole child: their nervous system, sensory processing, emotional regulation, daily routines and environment, to understand why sleep is difficult and what the body needs to support it.
My child doesn't have a diagnosis yet. Can you still help?
Yes. Jessinta works with children with and without a formal diagnosis. What matters is understanding how your child experiences the world, not what's written on a piece of paper. Families in the middle of the assessment process are very welcome.
We've tried sleep routines and nothing has held. Is OT actually different?
It often is, because it works on a different layer of the problem. Routines address when and how sleep happens. OT addresses the nervous system state underneath, the thing that either allows sleep or prevents it. For many neurodivergent children, that's where the work needs to start.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed to apply or book. If you plan to use a Medicare Chronic Disease Management plan, your GP will need to issue a referral before sessions begin, and Jessinta can guide you through that process.
Is this covered by NDIS?
Jessinta supports self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. OT services may be funded under Capacity Building, Improved Daily Living, depending on your individual plan. NDIS-ready clinical documentation is included in the intensive. If you're unsure what your plan covers, mention it in your application.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. Jessinta works with families across Australia via telehealth, and sees in-person clients in the Perth metro area from her Maylands practice.
What ages do you work with?
Babies through to teenagers. Sleep challenges look different at every age, so the approach is tailored, whether that's infant sleep associations, toddler bedtime resistance, or a teenager whose sleep schedule has completely flipped.
How long until we notice a difference?
Every child and family is different, and Jessinta won't make promises about specific timelines or outcomes. The three-month intensive is structured to allow enough time to understand what's driving the difficulty, put the right supports in place, and adjust as your child progresses.

Ready to understand what's really going on with your child's sleep?

Share what's happening for your family. Jessinta reviews every application personally, and if this isn't the right fit, she'll point you toward what is. No pressure, no obligation.

Apply to Work With Me Not Ready? Start With the Free Guide

AHPRA registered · Perth & telehealth Australia-wide · NDIS self & plan managed welcome