Developmental Milestones Support
Guiding Sensory & Motor Skills From Infancy Through Childhood
Every child grows at their own pace, but sometimes parents wonder when to seek extra support.
Our Strong Starts: Sensory & Motor Milestones Services help strengthen the foundations of development — so that your child can feel confident in their body, curious in play, and ready for the next steps:
Sensory & Motor Milestones Baby
0-12 Months
From tummy time to rolling and crawling — build those first moves with confidence.
Sensory & Motor Milestones Toddler
1-3 years
From first steps to jumping and climbing — nurture playful independence.
Sensory & Motor Milestones Child
4–5 Years
From home to beyond — refine skills for school readiness, life, and participation.
Strong Starts:
Sensory & Motor Milestones Services
What we focus on:
Individualized pediatric therapy and early intervention services for babies, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
Baby (0–12 Months)
From Tummy Time to Rolling and Crawling — Build Those First Moves with Confidence
The first year lays the groundwork for all future movement. Our support focuses on the building blocks of healthy development – head control, reaching, rolling, sitting, and crawling.
We help identify and support:
- Preference for one side or flat spots on the head
- Delays in rolling, sitting, or crawling
- Low or high muscle tone
- Difficulty with tummy time
- Early sensory sensitivities
Next Steps:
Book a Strong Starts: Baby (0-12 months) Evaluation
Toddler (1–3 Years)
From First Steps to Jumping and Climbing — Nurture Playful Independence
Toddlers are natural movers, explorers, and learners. Our support focuses on developing balance, coordination, and body awareness through play-based therapy. We guide fine motor and sensory processing skills to encourage independence and confident exploration.
We help when parents notice:
- Frequent tripping or falling
- Delayed walking or climbing
- Difficulty with self-feeding or manipulating toys
- Sensitivity to textures, clothing, or sounds
- Hesitation with playground equipment
- Difficulty with transitions
- Big emotional reactions
Next Steps:
Child (4–5 Years)
From Home to Beyond — Refine Skills for School Readiness, Life, and Participation
The preschool years bring big transitions from home routines to the structure of the classroom environment. Our support focuses on refining fine motor precision, balance, coordination, and sensory regulation — ensuring your child feels ready and confident for school and social life.
We support:
- Pre-writing and early handwriting skills
- Scissor skills and hand dominance
- Dressing, zippers, and buttons
- Attention and regulation in group settings
- Coordination for gym, sports and playground play
- Managing transitions and emotional regulation
Next Steps:
When to Seek Support:
Early Help Leads to Confident Growth
If you ever have that parental “gut feeling” that something feels “off,” it’s the perfect time to reach out. Early intervention can make a lasting difference in your child’s development and participation, and in your parenting confidence.
Our therapists and developmental specialists are here to answer your questions with clarity and care.
How It Works:
Our Collaborative, Family-Centered Approach
- The journey starts with an evaluation to understand your child’s and family’s strengths and needs.
- From there, we schedule a follow-up post-evaluation meeting to discuss the evaluation results and recommendations. We will create an individualized plan that integrates play-based, child-led therapy, parent education, and home strategies to promote meaningful progress between visits.
- We work closely with identified caregivers and other necessary healthcare providers to ensure your child’s progress feels supported in their daily context.
Let’s build the foundations for movement, confidence and joy.
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