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PEDIATRIC THERAPY & EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
We specializes in pediatric therapy and our therapists provide services in the natural environment, i.e. home, daycare, school. We have Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, & Infant Toddler Developmental Specialists, available to provide services. Please feel free to complete the referral form and we will be happy to contact you to discuss services.
6 Signs Your Child Might Benefit From
Speech Therapy
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1. Not Babbling (4-7 Months) If your baby seems unusually quiet and isn’t experimenting with sounds through babbling, this may be an indication of a speech & language delay.
2. Absence of Gesturing (10-12 Months) If your child isn’t gesturing, this may be a sign of a speech & language delay. Common gestures for this age are pointing and waving.
3. Not Using Sentences (18-24 Months) - This is the age children should be combining words to form short sentences.
4. Number of Words (24 Months) - If your child’s vocabulary is limited to 50 words or less at this age, it could be a indication of a language delay.
5. Understand Two-Step Instructions (24-36 Months) - By this age your child should be able to understand and follow two-step instructions. For instance, “Walk to the kitchen and grab your cup.”
6. Clearly Understood By Peers & Adults (3-5 Years) If your child is difficult to understand, specifically by people they don’t typically interact with, it may be a sign of a speech delay.
6 Signs Your Child Might Benefit From
Physical Therapy
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1. Holding Head Up (2 Months) - At this age you should start to see your child hold their head up during tummy time.
2. Not Bearing Weight (6 Months) - Your child should be able to support at least some of their own weight in a standing position at this age.
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3. Sitting Up (6-8 Months) - This is the age that children are typically able to sit up without support.
4. Crawling (12 Months) - If your child isn’t crawling at this age, it may be time to consult with a physical therapist.
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5. Walking (15-18 Months) - Your child should be walking on their own by this age.
6. Walking/Running (24 Months) - By this age your child should be walking easily and steadily. They should even begin to run on their own for short spurts.
5 Signs Your Child Might Benefit From Occupational Therapy
1. Open/Close Hands (3 Months) - At this age you should see your child opening & closing their hands.
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2. Hands-to-Mouth (4 Months) - By this age your child should be able to bring their hands to their month on their own.
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3. Hand-to-Hand (6 Months) - If your child is not transferring toys and other items from one hand to the other by this age, it may be a good time for an evaluation with an occupational therapist.
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4. Undress (1 Year) - By this age your child should help undress themselves by taking off shoes, socks, and other articles of clothing.
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5. Sensory Issues (All Ages) - Signs can occur at a variety of ages and may include: difficulty regulating emotions, difficulty touching/eating certain textures, sensitivity to light and/or sound, and difficulty sleeping.
