Does My Child Need PT?

Research shows that Early Intervention is key for optimizing successful outcomes in infants and toddlers with developmental concerns. A baby's brain is most adaptable in the first three years of life, when 700–1,000 new neural connections form every second. We have plenty of neuroplasticity and space to learn and grow beyond the age of the 3, but those first years are an explosion of learning opportunities.

Key Developmental Milestones

By 2 months:

Kicks legs and moves arms reciprocally and equally

Turns head side to side when on lying on back

Maintains head in midline in all positions

By 4 months:

Pushes up on forearms when on belly and turns head side to side

Maintains head in midline in a supported sitting position

By 6 months:

Sits independently

Rolls belly to back and back to belly without preference for side

Pivots in a circle when on belly symmetrically

Pushes up on extended elbows when on belly

By 8months

Beginning to crawl

By 10 months

Pulling to stand

By 12 months

Taking a few independent steps

Cruising around furniture

Walks with one hand held

Stands independently for a few seconds

By 14 months

Crawls up steps

Squats and stands back up without support

By 18 months

Walks well

Starting to run

Slides down stairs on belly, feet first

By 2 years

Jumps in place

Kicks a ball with either foot

By 3 years

Balances on one foot for a few seconds

Rides a tricycle

Catches a large ball

Jumps forward 10 inches or more

By 4 years

Hops well on one foot

Catches a ball well

Hopscotch

By 5 years

Climbs well

Rides a 2-wheel bike with or without training wheels

Skips well

Early Intervention is Key

You are the expert in your child. If you have concerns about your child's development, reach out for an evaluation. Early intervention is key to the best outcomes.