First Steps Pediatric Therapy Inc

Our Egg Hunt is THIS WEEKEND! We are so excited to see everyone.

Our baby group is up and running! This is an ongoing group, so you can join anytime. We hope to see you soon!

New group announcement! We are so excited to get this group started, just for babies 2-6 months old. We hope to see you soon!

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Does your child struggle to play catch? Or have handwriting that is challenging to read? If they have challenges like these, they may need help strengthening their hand-eye coordination. Discover some skill-building ideas in our latest blog post, “Top 5 Activities to Boost Hand-Eye Coordination in Kids.”

Top 5 Activities to Boost Hand-Eye Coordination in Kids - First Steps Pediatric Therapy When playing a game of catch, does your child frequently miss the ball or throw it in the wrong direction unintentionally? Or do they have messy handwriting when completing assignments in school? If either of these sound familiar, your child may benefit from activities that strengthen their hand-eye...

Does your child struggle with balance or coordination? Physical therapy can help them move with confidence, improve strength, and enjoy everyday activities.

Check out our latest article to learn how PT supports healthy development — and simple ways you can help at home.

Can Physical Therapy Help Improve My Child's Balance and Coordination? Does your child often wobble or fall over while riding a bicycle? Or frequently trip while walking or getting up and down stairs? If so, they may benefit from personalized physical therapy sessions to strengthen their balance and coordination skills. What Are Balance and Coordination? Balance and co...

While every child develops at their own unique pace, there are certain milestones most children reach by certain ages. As a parent, it’s a good idea to become familiar with these milestones as well as signs of developmental delays. Learn more about gross motor milestones and skills in children, signs of delays and how pediatric therapy can help.

Signs of Gross Motor Skill Delays in Children Learn common signs of gross motor skill delays in children and when to seek help to support their movement, coordination, and confidence in daily activities.

Is your child on track with gaining physical skills for everyday activities? Find out now in our latest blog post, “How Can I Tell if My Child Is Meeting Their Gross Motor Milestones?”

How to Track Your Child’s Gross Motor Milestones Wondering if your child is meeting their gross motor milestones? Learn what these milestones are and when to seek support from a pediatric expert.

Does your child experience sensory overload from bright lights, loud noises and crowded places? Or are they the opposite, seeking sensory input from adrenaline-inducing activities or touching everything in sight. Either one could be a sign of a sensory processing disorder. Learn more about sensory processing challenges and how therapy helps in our new blog article.

Occupational Therapy for Sensory Processing in Children Discover how occupational therapy helps children manage sensory challenges, improving their ability to learn, play, and confidently handle daily activities.

Did you know children outgrow tiptoeing and learn heel-to-toe walking around age 2? Learn more about toe walking and when to treat it in our latest blog post, “Why Does My Child Walk on Their Toes and What Can I Do About It?”

Why Your Child Toe Walks and What to Do About It Is your child walking on their toes at age 2 rather than practicing heel-to-toe steps? Learn more about toe walking, why it happens, and when to treat it.

Does your child find it difficult to zip jackets, pick up toys, write out ideas, or do other actions requiring dexterity? These could be signs of fine motor delays. Learn more about fine motor skills and how to help your child strengthen them.

Signs Your Child May Have Fine Motor Delays Learn common signs of fine motor delays in children and when to seek support to help them build essential skills for school, play, and daily activities..

Does your child struggle to use tiny, exact movements to pick up toys, pinch fruit snacks, or squish and pull putty? Learn about fine motor skills and how to develop them at home.

Improving Fine Motor Skills at Home | First Steps Does your child struggle to eat with utensils, brush their hair, or color with markers? Learn about their fine motor skills and how to strengthen them.