Developmental Delay Therapy

What Is Developmental Delay?

Developmental delay refers to a child not meeting expected milestones in one or more areas of development, including:

• Gross motor skills – rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, walking
• Fine motor skills – grasping objects, hand-eye coordination
• Speech and language – making sounds, forming words, understanding speech
• Social and emotional skills – interacting with others, expressing emotions
• Feeding and oral motor skills – difficulty with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, transitioning to solids
• Sensory processing – struggling with textures, sounds, or movement

If your child is showing signs of developmental delay, early intervention with skilled therapy can help them develop the skills they need to gain confidence and independence.

Signs Your Child May Benefit from Therapy

Your child may benefit from therapy if they experience: 

✅ Delayed milestones – not rolling, sitting, crawling, or walking at expected ages
✅ Muscle weakness or stiffness – difficulty with movement or coordination
✅ Feeding difficulties – trouble latching, transitioning to solids, or self-feeding
✅ Poor balance or coordination – frequently falling, struggling with stairs
✅ Speech or communication delays – limited sounds, words, or difficulty understanding language
✅ Sensory challenges – extreme sensitivity to textures, sounds, or movement

If you’re unsure whether your child needs therapy, we offer developmental screenings and evaluations to assess their needs. 

Our Holistic & Individualized Approach

At Naos Physical and Occupational Therapy, we provide one-on-one therapy in a private, supportive environment to help your child develop the skills they need. Our treatment approach includes:

• Gross & fine motor skill development – Strengthening muscles, improving balance, coordination, and dexterity
• Sensory integration therapy – Helping children process and respond to sensory input
• Feeding therapy – Addressing challenges with latching, swallowing, and transitioning to solids
• Myofunctional therapy – Supporting proper oral function for speech, feeding, and breathing
• Play-based therapy – Engaging activities that promote learning and skill development
• Parent education & home exercises – Providing caregivers with tools and strategies to support progress at home

We also collaborate with pediatricians, speech therapists, lactation consultants, orthodontists, and other specialists to ensure a comprehensive, team-based approach to care.