What it is
A short, honest summary.
- —Delayed achievement of motor milestones (rolling, sitting, crawling, walking) compared to typical ranges.
- —Causes vary — from idiopathic to genetic syndromes, prematurity, or neurological conditions.
- —Early physiotherapy supports the child's developmental trajectory regardless of underlying cause.
What families notice
The signals worth taking seriously.
- 01Not rolling by 6 months, sitting by 9 months, walking by 18 months
- 02Persistent floppy or stiff muscle tone
- 03Preferring one side of the body
- 04Difficulty with feeding or speech alongside motor delays
- 05Family concern — always worth listening to
My approach
How the work is structured.
- —Comprehensive developmental assessment.
- —Play-based therapy designed to build the next milestone, not skip ahead.
- —Parent coaching — what to do between sessions, what's worth tracking.
- —Referral to paediatric neurology where the picture suggests it.
What recovery looks like
A plain-language picture.
“Most children with developmental delay catch up substantially or fully. The work is to support that trajectory and to identify, early, where additional medical input is needed.”
FAQ
Common questions, answered briefly.
- My paediatrician says 'wait and see'. Should I?
- Sometimes that's right, sometimes not. A physiotherapy assessment is non-invasive and clarifies the picture quickly.
- How much therapy is enough?
- Less than you'd think, if parents are coached well. We aim to make the day therapeutic, not the appointment.