Sensory and motor support, infancy through childhood.
Our Strong Starts services strengthen the foundations of development so your child can feel confident, curious, and ready for the next steps.
Sensory and motor milestones, infancy through childhood
Every child grows at their own pace, but sometimes parents wonder when to seek extra support. Our Strong Starts: Sensory and Motor Milestones services help strengthen the foundations of development, so that your child can feel confident in their body, curious in play, and ready for the next steps.
These are individualized pediatric therapy and early intervention services for babies, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
Developmental milestones to watch
Gross motor delays
- Late rolling, crawling, or walking
- Difficulty with balance or climbing
- Frequent toe walking
- W-sitting or fatigue during play
Fine motor and self-help delays
- Difficulty grasping or manipulating toys
- Trouble with early utensils or finger foods
- Limited interest in drawing, stacking, or puzzles
- Difficulty with dressing skills
Sensory processing differences
- Avoidance of textures or messy play
- Easily overwhelmed by noise or movement
- Seeking intense movement or pressure
- Difficulty with transitions
Support that grows with your child
Baby
0 to 12 months
From tummy time to rolling and crawling, build those first moves with confidence.
Toddler
1 to 3 years
From first steps to jumping and climbing, nurture playful independence.
Child
4 to 5 years
From home to beyond, refine skills for school readiness, life, and participation.
If you ever have that parental gut feeling that something feels off, it’s the perfect time to reach out. Early intervention can make a lasting difference in your child’s development and participation, and in your parenting confidence.
A collaborative, family-centered path
The same family-centered approach at the heart of our occupational therapy.
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Play-based evaluation
A play-based evaluation to understand your child’s and family’s strengths and needs.
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Follow-up meeting
A meeting to discuss the results and recommendations together.
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Individualized plan
Play-based, child-led therapy tailored to your child.
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Parent education
Home strategies to carry progress between visits.
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Close collaboration
Working closely with your caregivers and other providers.
Our focus
Individualized pediatric therapy and early intervention for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Let’s begin
Let’s build the foundations for movement, confidence, and joy.
The specialist for this
Kimberly Wong
Founder | Occupational Therapist
Kimberly has been an occupational therapist since 2012, earning both her Master’s and Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California. She founded The New Years to give families the integrated, compassionate care she wished she had.
Read full bioBuild the foundations for confident growth.
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