Developmental Pathways for Kids

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Developmental Pathways for Kids

(DPK) is comprehensive private pediatric clinic that provides PT, OT, Speech and Integrated Playgrou

Developmental Pathways for Kids (DPK) is comprehensive private pediatric clinic that is located in a neighborhood next to a private elementary school in Redwood City, CA. Our clinic provides pediatric Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Language Services for children birth through eight years. Our therapists have advanced training in the areas of Sensory Processing Disorders, Autism, Dyspraxia, Apraxia, and other developmental, psychosocial, musculoskeletal, neurological, and learning disorders. We pride ourselves on using evidence based practice techniques in a safe clinical environment with state of the art equipment.

11/13/2025

This week at DPK was full of creativity and connection! 🎨 We built with Magna-Tiles, drew cats, played on light-up pads,played in the spandex swing, and shared lots of laughs with friends. 💫 Every moment of play helps us grow, learn, and have fun together!

11/11/2025

Swinging isn’t just fun, it’s powerful for development!

This simple activity helps improve postural control, which stabilizes the visual field, sharpens visual-motor skills and spatial awareness, and supports sensory regulation.

It can even help integrate primitive reflexes and boost attention span. One swing at a time, kids are building the foundation for focus, coordination, and learning. 💫

11/06/2025

Play isn’t a pause from learning; it is learning. Every jump, giggle, and messy moment builds emotional regulation, confidence, and connection. At DPK, we motivate change through play. 💛

11/04/2025

At DPK, play isn’t just fun, it’s how we motivate growth.

Through simple, meaningful games like this one, kids practice and strengthen the foundational skills they need for writing, playing, learning, and communicating. 🎯

It’s not about catching perfectly, it’s about trying again, adjusting movements, and wiring the brain for success. Each toss builds skills in visual tracking, timing, motor planning, coordination, proprioception, and grip strength.

That’s what we do in our sessions at Developmental Pathways for Kids! Learn more at www.developmentalpathways.com.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at DPK! 🎃👻 We hope your day is filled with spooky fun, playful tricks, and plenty of treats! 🍬

Whether you're dressing up, carving pumpkins, or enjoying some sensory-friendly Halloween activities, we wish you a fang-tastic day of excitement and laughter.

Stay safe and have a spooktacular time! 🎃

10/28/2025

✨ For many kids, the world can feel too loud, too bright, too much. That’s why play is more than fun, it’s regulation. 💙

At DPK, we use movement and sensory-rich play, swinging, jumping, crashing, blowing bubbles, to help kids organize their senses, calm their nervous systems, and find balance. 🌿

When bodies feel safe and in sync, brains are free to learn and grow. That’s the power of play. 🌈

10/16/2025

Did you know “heavy work” (proprioceptive input) is like brain fuel for kids? 💪🧠✨

Deep pressure and resistance through muscles and joints help the brain know where the body is in space, which is super organizing and calming. Heavy work also boosts serotonin, the “feel good” hormone, helping kids focus, regulate emotions, and feel safe.

Here are 6 simple heavy work activities you can sprinkle into your child’s day, at home, before school, or after a busy day, to support calm, focus, and learning. 💛

10/14/2025

This week at DPK we’re practicing our JUMPS! 🦘✨ Jumping isn’t just fun, it helps kids build strength, coordination, balance, and confidence. Every leap is a chance to grow motor skills and have a blast. 💪🎉

10/09/2025

Have you noticed your child melting down after school? 😩 This is called “after school restraint collapse,” when kids finally let go of all the energy they’ve spent holding it together throughout the day. From social interactions to sensory overload, their “bubble” builds until it bursts at home.

The good news? Prioritizing connection and movement can help release that pent-up energy, organize the nervous system, and set the stage for a smoother evening. 💙

At DPK, we help families find simple, sensory-based strategies to support regulation after school and beyond.

10/07/2025

When we let children play, we give them space to imagine, explore, and create. 🌟

Play isn’t a distraction from learning, it is learning. It’s where kids practice problem-solving, build confidence, and discover what they’re capable of. At DPK, we use play to spark growth, connection, and joy, because when play leads, real change follows. 💙

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452 Grand Street
Redwood City, CA
94062

Website

http://www.developmentalpathways.com/

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