Developmental Therapy is a service provided for children who are delayed or at risk for a delay in their overall development, including cognitive/learning, social, adaptive, and motor skills. This service is provided through developmentally appropriate play while addressing the child’s area(s) of need.

Developmental Therapy is provided by a Child Development Specialist or someone who has been certified as an Infant-Toddler Specialist.

Most Developmental Therapy sessions last up to an hour in which the therapist and child will work towards goals provided on the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). The goals of the IFSP are written by the family with the child’s Early Intervention coordinator in order to address concerns and areas of need. Developmental Therapy can be provided in a one-on-one or play group setting. Play strategies are then provided to the family and addressed through play during the Developmental Therapy session.

The Early Intervention Program provides up to 5 sessions of Developmental Therapy a month per family free of charge!

To refer a child for Developmental Therapy , a parent should contact their early intervention coordinator for the request. Coordinators may call Dynamic Therapy directly to complete the referral or fax in appropriate referral request form.

For additional information, please contact Beth Hampton, Dynamic Therapy CDS-ITS Child Development Specialist in our staff directory.