Developmental delay Support at Dr Grace Kiiru — NSW

Dr Grace Kiiru lists developmental delay as a service area. Developmental delay in children can affect how they acquire skills across movement, communication, self-care, and play. Occupational therapy for developmental delay typically focuses on building the skills and independence children need for everyday activities. According to its listing, the clinic may support children through targeted activities designed to strengthen areas where development is progressing more slowly than expected.

Common approaches in developmental delay support include fine-motor skill building—such as threading activities, scissor practice, or pencil grip exercises—to improve writing readiness and hand strength. Gross-motor work might involve balance and coordination activities using equipment like stepping stones or climbing structures. The clinic may also incorporate play-based learning, where everyday activities become opportunities to practise skills in a natural, engaging way. For example, cooking activities can develop sequencing and hand-eye coordination, while dressing practice builds independence and motor planning.

Children with developmental delay may be eligible for NDIS funding (2025-26 rates apply where eligible), which can support ongoing therapy. Parents considering Dr Grace Kiiru should discuss their child's specific areas of delay and how the clinic's approach aligns with their goals. An occupational therapist cannot diagnose conditions such as autism or ADHD, though they can support children with these diagnoses who also experience developmental delay.