How We Support Neurodivergent and Autistic Children at BodyLink
At BodyLink, we support children with autism and other forms of neurodivergence by addressing the foundations of how the brain and body communicate. Rather than focusing solely on behaviour, we look deeper — at the sensory, motor, and neurological systems that shape your child’s experience of the world.
Whether your child is sensitive to sound, avoids touch, struggles with transitions, or finds learning overwhelming — our gentle, body-based therapies help calm their nervous system, build resilience, and support natural development.
What Might Neurodivergent Challenges Look Like?
​​Sensory sensitivities or movement-seeking
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Speech or motor delays
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Retained primitive reflexes
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Emotional shutdowns or meltdowns
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Anxiety, rigidity, or intense focus
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Trouble with transitions or flexibility
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Repetitive play or deep-pressure seeking
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Social, sleep, or regulation difficulties
Our Core Therapies
Primitive Reflex Integration
Identifying and integrating retained reflexes improves regulation, focus, and coordination.
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Photobiomodulation (PBM)
Red and infrared light therapy reduces neural inflammation, supports healing, and helps calm the nervous system.
Neurosage Movement Therapy
Uses screen-based sound, vision, and movement games to support balance, coordination, and attention.
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Parent Support & Coaching
We help you understand your child’s unique neurodevelopmental profile and create helpful strategies at home.
What Changes Might I See?
Why Families Chooses BodyLink
Why We Focus on the Body – Backed by Research
Parents often report:
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Better sleep and settling
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More emotional regulation
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Increased tolerance to sound, touch, or change
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Improvements in posture, balance, or confidence
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More communication or engagement
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Less anxiety, shutdown, or withdrawal
Progress takes time, but meaningful shifts are absolutely possible.
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Gentle, non-invasive therapies
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No diagnosis required
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Neuro-affirming, body-based approach
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Warm, calm clinic in Silverdale, Auckland
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Deep parent involvement and education
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Focus on function, not labels
This university research explores how gentle body awareness and movement-based therapy can support autistic teens and young adults. It focuses on helping the nervous system feel safer and more regulated by improving how the body moves, balances, and senses its surroundings.
The findings suggest that when the body feels more connected and grounded, young people may experience better focus, calmer behaviour, reduced stress, and improved confidence in daily life. It’s a helpful insight into why body-first approaches can be such a powerful support alongside other therapies. Read Here