Pediatric Occupational Therapy for Developmental Delaysin San Ramon, Livermore, and Tracy, CA
As your child grows and becomes more independent, it is common for them to master certain everyday skills, such as feeding or dressing themselves, more quickly than others. However, if their progress slows down or stalls, it could be a sign of a developmental delay and they may benefit from extra support.
At Language Essentials, our pediatric occupational therapists help your child build and strengthen the skills they need to become more independent, confident, and comfortable with everyday routines.
What Are Developmental Delays?
Pediatric therapists use developmental milestones, which are typical age ranges when children learn skills like rolling over, crawling, or feeding themselves, to track your child’s development. Milestones are not deadlines, and every child moves at their own pace. However, if your child is consistently having difficulty reaching a milestone, it may be a sign of a developmental delay. Pediatric occupational therapy can help your child strengthen the skills they need to continue growing with confidence.
Signs Your Child May Have a Developmental Delay
If your child is having difficulty with the following skills, they may benefit from evaluation with a pediatric occupational therapist:
- Struggling with grasping, using utensils, coloring with crayons, or cutting with scissors
- Having difficulty with balance and coordination during play and daily routines
- Needing extra help with self-care routines, such as dressing, brushing teeth, or bathing
- Avoiding group play, struggling to stay engaged in one activity, or having trouble following directions and staying on task
How Occupational Therapy Helps Children With Developmental Delays
At Language Essentials, therapy begins with a thorough evaluation to understand your child’s unique strengths, challenges, and interests. From there, we create a personalized treatment plan that uses fun, play-based activities to build everyday developmental skills.
Therapy may include activities that support coordination and balance for active play, strengthen fine motor control for tasks like drawing and using utensils, and build early self-care skills such as dressing, feeding, and organizing materials needed for daily routines. We also share strategies with families and teachers to help your child continue practicing and building skills at home and at school.
By supporting these foundations of independence, occupational therapy helps your child gain confidence and participate more comfortably in daily life.
Why Choose Language Essentials
Language Essentials has supported children with developmental delays in Northern California since 2008. From our three convenient locations in San Ramon, Livermore and Tracy, our pediatric occupational therapists use play-based, child-friendly activities to help your child build independence and confidence in daily routines. We also collaborate closely with families so you feel supported, informed and comfortable helping your child continue to build skills outside the therapy room.
Reach Out to Language Essentials Today
If you’re concerned your child is experiencing a developmental delay, contact Language Essentials at (925) 743-3322 for a free 15-minute consultation, or fill out our online contact form to schedule an evaluation. We look forward to helping your child thrive in their daily life.
