Our developmental therapists support building your child’s foundational skills for learning and providing family education on child development. Developmental therapy focuses cognitive skills, social-emotional skills, and addressing behavioral concerns. With the family's priorities in mind, our developmental therapists will work collaboratively with you and your child to help you achieve your goals.
Our therapists have experience and knowledge working with children with a variety of concerns including:
Global developmental delays
Play skill deficits
Preschool readiness challenges
Cognitive delays
Learning differences
Autism spectrum disorder
Down syndrome
Genetic or neurological disorders
Seizure disorders
Sensory processing challenges
Delays of prematurity
Social skill deficits
Behavioral challenges
How do I know if my child needs a developmental therapy evaluation?
A developmental therapy evaluation may be beneficial if your child:
They have a decreased attention to tasks, books, puzzles, and/or other age-appropriate play materials
They have a decreased attention or decreased interest in adults and peers in their environment
They are not yet imitating gestures or play ideas
They have difficulty following directions or tolerating adult-direction
They have difficulty accepting another’s play idea
They have difficulty transitioning between activities throughout the day
They have difficulty following along with group routines
They have a decreased frustration tolerance, give up on activities easily, and/or are not yet attempting to problem solve independently or using an adult as a resource
They have several tantrums per day and/or the tantrums last for several minutes
If you are interested in learning more about our developmental therapy services or to set up your first appointment, please contact us at (773) 332-9439 or fill out our contact us form.
