Child Development Center
The first few years of life are extremely important for health and development in children. Healthy development means that the child meets all age-appropriate milestones pertaining to their physical, mental, and psychological health.
They learn age-appropriate skills, such as sitting, walking, talking, etc., that help them transition from being completely dependent on parents / guardians to independence.
The five major development areas include cognitive development, social and emotional development, speech and language, gross motor skills, and fine motor skills. Monitoring these development areas is essential to ensure that the child's physical, emotional, and mental growth is age appropriate.
If you notice any signs of developmental delay in your child, it is recommended to seek pediatric care at Pediatric Urgent Care Child Development Center. We offer the following therapy options to provide custom pediatric care and interventions to identify and reduce or overcome developmental issues.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy can help children with delayed development to participate in day-to-day activities and social situations. The goal is to improve gross and fine motor skills in children to help them be independent .Occupational therapists can help children with:
- ADHD
- Fine motor delay
- Gross motor skills delay
- Sensory issues
- Balancing issues
- Development coordination disorder
- Planning and executing difficulties
Speech Therapy / Language Therapy
Speech therapy entails the treatment of speech disorders or speech impairments in children or adults. A speech therapist can help children with speech difficulties, communication issues , as well as language issues, such as dyspraxia and dyslexia. At Pediatric Urgent Care, we offer assessment and treatment for:
- Stuttering
- Late talking
- Improper speech flow
- Hearing impairment
- Autism
- Down syndrome
- Dyspraxia
- Dyslexia
- Articulation
- Aphasia
Behavioral Therapy
Behavior therapy is geared towards identifying and modifying unhealthy or potentially self - destructive behavior. It is also used to treat symptoms of a wide range of disorders. We provide different types of behavioral therapy, including CBT, Cognitive-behavioral play therapy, System desensitization, and Aversion therapy, to treat the following:
- Anger control problems
- Somatoform disorders
- Anxiety disorder
- Phobias, including social phobia
- Panic disorders
- And more!
Common Signs of Developmental Delays in Children
Timely detection and early intervention can help address developmental issues successfully. According to the Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS) guidelines, screening for ASD and other developmental disorders is recommended at 18 months and 24 months of age. Some common signs and symptoms of developmental delay include the following:
- Inability to reach age-appropriate milestones
- Stiff arms and legs
- Repetitive/involuntary movements
- Lack of facial expression
- Coordination problems
- Development of peculiar routine
At Pediatric Urgent Care, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and behavioral therapists often work closely to provide excellent care to address developmental delays. Contact us today to learn more or book an appointment.