Child Developmental Delays
Helping Every Child Reach Their Next Milestone
At Milestone Therapeutic Services, we recognize that children grow and learn at their own pace—but when developmental delays become a concern, early intervention is key. Our team provides expert pediatric therapy services to help children strengthen the skills they need to communicate, move, learn, and engage confidently in daily life. With a family-centered, play-based approach, we support your child in reaching critical milestones and building a foundation for lifelong success.
What Are Developmental Delays?
Developmental delays refer to when a child does not meet expected milestones in one or more areas of development. These delays can appear in the early months or years of life and may affect speech and language, motor skills, cognitive abilities, or social-emotional development.
Common types of developmental delays include:
- Speech and language delays (difficulty talking or understanding language)
- Motor delays (trouble crawling, walking, or using hands)
- Cognitive delays (difficulty learning or problem-solving)
- Social-emotional delays (trouble interacting, expressing emotions, or making eye contact)
- Global developmental delay (GDD), where multiple areas of development are affected
Every child develops differently, and a delay in one area doesn’t always mean there’s a long-term concern. Our goal is to identify challenges early and provide the right support to help your child catch up and thrive.
Milestone Uses Pediatric Therapy To Help Children with Developmental Delays
Milestone Therapeutic Services offers personalized therapy plans tailored to your child’s specific needs. Our licensed therapists use proven strategies to help children build foundational skills and meet age-appropriate milestones.
Our Core Developmental Therapy Services Include:
Our speech-language pathologists work with children to:
- Improve verbal and nonverbal communication
- Strengthen receptive and expressive language skills
- Support early language development through play and interaction
- Address feeding and swallowing difficulties when needed
Our pediatric occupational therapists help children:
- Develop fine motor skills (grasping, writing, using utensils)
- Improve sensory processing and self-regulation
- Gain independence in dressing, feeding, and daily routines
- Strengthen attention and participation in structured activities
Our physical therapists support:
- Gross motor skills such as crawling, walking, and balance
- Muscle strength and coordination
- Posture and body awareness
- Safe, confident movement in play and everyday life
Our developmental therapists specialize in early learning and:
- Promote age-appropriate play and problem-solving
- Build social-emotional skills and peer interaction
- Offer parent coaching and strategies for home-based learning
- Collaborate with families and providers to support progress across environments
Our Family-Centered Approach
At Milestone Therapeutic Services, we involve families every step of the way. Our therapists:
- Create individualized treatment plans based on your child’s needs
- Provide regular progress updates and home activity ideas
- Partner with parents, educators, and pediatricians
- Focus on building skills that support success at home, school, and in the community
We believe early intervention changes lives—and we’re here to guide and support your family on the journey.
Where We Provide Pediatric Therapy Services
We proudly serve families throughout Washington, DC and Maryland, offering flexible options to meet your needs:
- In-Clinic Therapy: Hands-on sessions in our child-friendly clinic settings
- Telehealth: Guidance to help families support their child’s needs via virtual visits
- School Collaboration: Coordination with teachers and staff to support developmental goals in the classroom
Helping Children Thrive — One Milestone at a Time
Is Your Child Missing Milestones or Struggling to Keep Up?
If you’re concerned about your child’s development, don’t wait. Early identification and therapy can make a lasting difference. Our team at Milestone Therapeutic Services is here to help you take the next step with confidence and care.