Are you wondering if your child is developing at a slower pace than they should be for their age? You may be comparing your baby to an older sibling and seeing some differences in when they walked and talked.
All children develop on their own timeline, but if you have concerns that your child is not developing at the pace at which they should be, know that help is available to you.
The fantastic team of pediatric therapists here at Go Physical Therapy Children's Rehab Center can help.
Request an appointment with Go Physical Therapy Children's Rehab Center in Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney or Lincoln, NE today; our skilled therapists can complete a comprehensive evaluation for your child and devise a unique treatment plan to help them meet their milestones!
What is a developmental delay?
When a child does not meet developmental milestones within the range of “typical,” your pediatrician may recommend that they are seen by a pediatric therapist. Here are some examples of developmental milestones and their timeframes:
- Push up on arms during tummy time (3 months)
- Opens mouth as a spoon approaches (6 months)
- Claps hands (12 months)
Remember, there are cultural differences in raising children. Family heritage and traditions are always important to consider when looking at an infant’s development.
If you are concerned that your baby is not rolling or that your toddler is not speaking yet, pediatric therapy could help.
What is pediatric therapy, and what can I expect during my child’s treatment?
Our clinic has a team of pediatric occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), and speech-language pathologists (STs). Based on your child’s needs, one or all of our team may treat your child. Here is what you can expect from each of the therapy disciplines:
- Occupational Therapists specialize in fine motor skills and activities of daily living (dressing, toileting, and feeding). They are experts in sensory-motor development and sensory integration therapy.
- Physical Therapists are trained to address movement dysfunction. They will assess how your child is meeting their gross motor milestones, for example, rolling, crawling, and walking as an infant or toddler with additional neurological and orthopedic assessment added for older children.
- Speech Therapists evaluate and treat speech and language disorders, and also address feeding issues. If your child has difficulty drinking from a bottle or swallowing pureed foods, an ST can assess oral motor function.
Our skilled therapists are ready to help your child and we look forward to helping your child gain independence, improve their skills, and have fun while doing so.
Contact Go Physical Therapy Children's Rehab Center today to schedule an appointment
No matter what your concern is, we are here to help. Our experienced pediatric therapists will evaluate and treat your child.
They will also provide valuable information for you to use at home to progress your child’s development.
Request an appointment at Go Physical Therapy Children's Rehab Center in Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney or Lincoln, NE today, and allow us to help your child meet their age-appropriate milestones.