Developmental Support
Developmental Support at Willow and Sage Counselling
Early Developmental Support
At Willow and Sage Counselling, we provide early developmental support for infants and toddlers, offering families guidance during one of the most crucial stages of a child’s growth. Free developmental screening is offered for infants and toddlers aged 6 to 24 months. These services are designed for families who may have concerns about developmental delays, are navigating the early stages of a potential diagnosis, or simply want to support their child’s development with expert guidance.
Early communication development is a critical aspect of this service. Gestures play a fundamental role in how young children express their needs and interests before they develop verbal language. Developing a rich repertoire of gestures is closely linked to overall cognitive growth and can act as an early indicator of healthy communication. Early support can help identify potential delays that may impact future learning and social interactions.
Developmental Check-Ins
Our developmental check-ins focus on identifying early signs of developmental differences and equipping parents with strategies to foster learning, communication, and social engagement. Through play-based, relationship-centred approaches, we help build foundational skills that support lifelong development.
Parents are provided with practical tools to nurture early communication milestones, such as:
- Creating a rich language environment by speaking to the child frequently;
- Encouraging social interactions and responding to gestures; and,
- Engaging in joint attention by focusing on the same object and discussing it.
Request a Free Assessment
At Willow and Sage Counselling, we offer free developmental screenings for infants and toddlers aged 6-24 months.
These assessments provide an opportunity to discuss your child’s developmental progress and address any concerns. Whether you are navigating early signs of developmental delays or seeking support to promote your child’s growth, we are here to help.
Early support can set your child on a path for lifelong success. If you have concerns or would like guidance through the process, please reach out to Willow and Sage Counselling for more information.
- Building resilience
- Developmental delay support
- Developmental screenings (free 6-24 months)
- Navigating resources
- Play based therapy
- Pre-diagnosis therapy – therapy while you wait
- Sibling monitoring (older sibling with ASD)
- Skill-building