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Early Years Development (0-3 Years)

Every child develops at their own pace, but there are key milestones to watch for. Here you'll find information about common developmental concerns and when to seek professional support.

Motor Development

  • Tummy Time Difficulties +

    Many babies find tummy time challenging initially. Difficulties might indicate:

    • Muscle strength development needs
    • Sensory processing differences
    • Positioning challenges
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  • Delayed Rolling/Crawling +

    Movement milestones can vary, but delayed rolling or crawling might indicate:

    • Core strength needs
    • Motor planning challenges
    • Vestibular processing differences
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Communication & Social Development

  • Early Social Communication +

    Early social skills form the foundation for later development. Watch for:

    • Eye contact and social smiling
    • Response to name
    • Gesture development
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  • Speech Development +

    Speech development relies on many foundational skills:

    • Attention and engagement
    • Understanding and processing
    • Oral motor skills
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Sensory Processing

  • Sensory Sensitivities +

    Early sensory differences might show as:

    • Sensitivity to touch or movement
    • Sound or light sensitivity
    • Feeding difficulties
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Track Development

Use our milestone checker to track your child's progress

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