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Developmental delay Support at Making Milestones — Welland, SA
Making Milestones in Welland, SA lists services that overlap with paediatric occupational therapy for developmental delay.
Services Making Milestones offers for developmental delay
Fine motor skills are essential for children's independence in everyday activities like eating, dressing, writing, and play. When developmental delay affects fine motor control, children may struggle with tasks that peers accomplish easily, impacting their confidence and participation. Making Milestones supports children with developmental delay through targeted fine motor intervention. Our occupational therapists use evidence-based activities tailored to each child's needs and abilities. Examples include threading and bead work to develop hand strength and coordination, scissor skills training progressing from adaptive scissors to standard tools, and pencil grip exercises using specialised grips and writing implements. We also incorporate play-based activities that naturally build finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Making Milestones is registered with the NDIS, meaning eligible children can access these services through their funding plans for the 2025-26 financial year and beyond. Our approach recognises that fine motor development doesn't happen in isolation—we consider each child's overall development, sensory needs, and motivation. By working collaboratively with families and other professionals, we help children build the fine motor foundations they need to engage confidently in learning, self-care, and play.
Contact Making Milestones
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- Phone
- 08 7082 4233
About developmental delay
Developmental delay describes when a child has not yet reached one or more developmental milestones in the expected timeframe. It is a description, not a single diagnosis.
Other providers in SA supporting developmental delay
- Adelaide Night and Day Family Therapy Across SA, SA Status unconfirmed Lists: Fine motor
- Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End, SA Status unconfirmed Lists: Fine motor
- Connect Allied Health Across SA, SA Status unconfirmed Lists: Fine motor
- Glenelg Allied Health Across SA, SA Status unconfirmed Lists: Fine motor
- Kid Sense Child Development Across SA, SA Status unconfirmed Lists: Fine motor
Other conditions Making Milestones may support
Common questions
How do I know if my child has a developmental delay affecting fine motor skills?
Signs include difficulty holding utensils or pencils, trouble with buttons or zips, poor hand strength, messy handwriting, or reluctance to engage in fine motor activities. An occupational therapist can assess your child's skills compared to developmental milestones. Note that occupational therapists cannot diagnose conditions like autism or developmental coordination disorder—that requires medical assessment—but we can identify functional difficulties and support development.
Can Making Milestones help my child if they have NDIS funding?
Yes. Making Milestones is NDIS registered, and many children with developmental delay have fine motor goals in their NDIS plans. We can work with your plan to provide occupational therapy services. Contact us to discuss your child's funding and how we can support their goals for the 2025-26 financial year.
What happens during a fine motor therapy session at Making Milestones?
Sessions are play-based and tailored to your child's interests and needs. We might use activities like threading, drawing, cutting, building, or sensory play to develop hand strength and coordination. We also teach strategies you can use at home. Sessions typically last 45–60 minutes, and we regularly review progress toward your child's goals.
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Listing details last refreshed on 25 May 2026. Sourced from public clinic listings. Confirm directly with the clinic before booking.
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