Developmental delay
When a child is slower to reach movement milestones.
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What's happening
Developmental delay means a child is reaching movement milestones — rolling, sitting, crawling, walking — later than usual.
There can be many reasons, and sometimes no clear one. Either way, the path forward is the same kind of work.
Most children make remarkable progress with early, gentle, family-led support.
Most children with developmental delay catch up substantially or fully. Early work supports that, and finds anything else that needs attention.
What you may see at home
- Not rolling by 6 months, sitting by 9 months, or walking by 18 months
- Muscles that feel unusually floppy or unusually stiff
- Strongly preferring one side of the body
- Difficulty with feeding or speech alongside slow movement
- A parent's own sense that something is not quite right
A parent's concern is always worth listening to. An assessment is gentle and quickly makes the picture clearer.
How we help
- 1We do a careful look at how your child is developing.
- 2We use play-based therapy that builds the very next milestone.
- 3We coach parents on what to do between sessions, and what is worth watching.
- 4We refer on to a children's doctor if the picture suggests it.
What getting better looks like
Assessment
A clear, gentle look at where your child is and what comes next.
With steady work
Milestones arrive, one building on the last, through play.
Over time
Most children catch up substantially or fully — and anything else needing attention is found early.
Most children catch up well. Our job is to support that, and to spot early where any extra medical help is needed.
Your next step
Talk to us about your child's developmentNo cost, no pressure. We will tell you honestly if we can help.