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Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are just a few types of therapies that your doctor can prescribe if they suspect that your child has an early motor delay.
While the idea of therapy may be scary to you as a parent, children can learn by playing, so therapists often use toys during sessions. You might find balls, benches, swings, and slides in a pediatric therapy gym. Children can have fun during these therapy sessions, though it can be a lot of hard work to make muscles stronger and learn to do new things.
Therapists can help your child meet major developmental milestones, from learning to hold their head up, to learning to walk, jump, and feed themselves. Ultimately, therapists teach children the skills needed to improve their movements so that they can live independently. Some children might see a physical therapist just one or two times, whereas others may be in therapy for many months. The sessions usually last 30 minutes to 60 minutes, depending on the child's age and the type of early motor delay he or she has. The therapist may also suggest exercises you can do with your child at home.
If at any time you have questions about therapy, please contact us. Our parents have walked the walked and are here to help you in any way possible. Please call 1-800-955-CHILD.
Click on the links to learn more about each specific type of therapy.
