Gross Motor Delays in Nassau County
Supporting Strength, Balance, and Movement Development
Planet Sensory Occupational & Physical Therapy provides support for children experiencing gross motor delays in Nassau County, NY. Gross motor skills involve large muscle movements that allow children to sit, stand, walk, run, jump, and climb. These foundational skills are essential for participation in play, school activities, and daily routines.
When gross motor skills are delayed, children may appear unsteady, struggle with coordination, or avoid physical activities. These challenges can affect confidence, endurance, and overall development.
Signs of Gross Motor Delays
Children with gross motor delays may:
- Have difficulty balancing or coordinating movements
- Appear clumsy or frequently fall
- Struggle with running, jumping, or climbing
- Show delayed motor milestones
- Have reduced strength or endurance
These difficulties may limit participation in sports, playground activities, and group physical tasks.
How Therapy Can Help
At Planet Sensory Occupational & Physical Therapy, we provide individualized therapy to improve strength, coordination, balance, and motor planning. Sessions include structured movement activities that target core stability, posture, and body control.
Therapy focuses on building foundational movement patterns that support safe and confident participation in everyday environments.
Caregivers receive guidance to help reinforce progress and support continued development outside of therapy sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are gross motor delays?
Gross motor delays occur when a child has difficulty developing large muscle movements such as walking, running, balancing, and climbing.
How do I know if my child needs support?
If your child struggles with balance, coordination, strength, or motor milestone development, an evaluation may be beneficial.
Can gross motor delays affect school participation?
Yes. Difficulty with movement and endurance can impact physical education, playground participation, and classroom mobility.
Do you provide evaluations?
Yes. Planet Sensory Occupational & Physical Therapy offers comprehensive evaluations to determine appropriate treatment recommendations.
Schedule an Evaluation
If your child is experiencing gross motor delays, contact Planet Sensory Occupational & Physical Therapy in Nassau County, NY to schedule an evaluation and learn how therapy can support improved strength, balance, and confident movement.
Fatima Sanchez
Where do I start….. Like another parent said, the moment we walked in my son was excited to be there. His previous therapy reminded him of the doctor’s office. My husband said that the atmosphere was very welcoming and of course Mrs. Ester too. My son came twice a week and he was starting to build a routine. He even start to familiarize himself around the room and where everything was. I know my son enjoyed his time here even though it was too short. Mrs. Ester definitely made an impact on my boy’s life. Definitely worth it!
Angelina DeVivo
The moment we walked in for our first session my son was completely comfortable, we felt so welcomed by Miss Ester! She is kind and caring, my son looked forward to his weekly sessions which had a big impact on progress. Miss Ester was always open to speak about progress, share what they worked on, and feedback for how we can support at home. We thoroughly discussed goals before we started which made me feel great to have a solid plan. Highly recommend!