Development is Child's Play

Development is Child's Play DICP is a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy clinic offering Occupational, Speech, and Physical Therapy services.

With locations in Cupertino and Burlingame, CA, we support development and independence through compassionate, individualized care. Serving the southern San Francisco Bay area since 1991, our focus is to help children and their families succeed in meeting life's challenges. We collaborate with families to better understand their children's strengths and needs, setting them up for success in reaching their goals.

Toileting Tuesday is back!⚡🚽 Rapid Toilet Training (RTT) is one of the more structured (and historically complex) approa...
11/25/2025

Toileting Tuesday is back!⚡🚽 Rapid Toilet Training (RTT) is one of the more structured (and historically complex) approaches to potty training, especially in neurodiverse populations.

Originally developed in the 1970s by psychologists Nathan Azrin and Richard Foxx, RTT was designed as a behavioral, efficiency-focused method for individuals who hadn’t toilet trained along typical developmental timelines. It was first used in institutional settings like group homes and hospitals, where staff time and resources were limited.

The method includes:
✔️ Scheduled toilet trials
✔️ Encouraged fluid intake to increase opportunities
✔️ Rewards for successes
⚠️ And more frequent toileting after accidents

While RTT was created with the intention of helping individuals gain independence, it’s important to note that control in this method is largely external, not based on the individual’s internal signals.

For some, this can feel more like pressure than support, especially when post-accident sits are experienced as punishment rather than practice.

At DICP, we believe in honoring the whole child and adapting strategies to fit their needs with empathy and respect. 💛

This post is part of our potty training series, created with our co-owner Dr. Sahana Baker-Malone of . More methods to come! 💩

Development is Child’s Play… and apparently we owe you an apology for that.
11/19/2025

Development is Child’s Play… and apparently we owe you an apology for that.

11/09/2025

Who says fitness has to be boring? 💪 Our peanut ball ‘puzzle crunches’ give kids a chance to strengthen their core, build balance, and practice motor planning, all disguised as play!

Activities like this support posture, body awareness, and endurance for everyday tasks like sitting upright in class, writing, and self-care. When therapy looks like play, kids stay engaged and motivated, and that’s where the real progress happens! 💛🧩

11/02/2025

Sometimes support means stepping back ✨

In this activity, the OT’s goal wasn’t just for the child to finish the puzzle — it was to figure out how to finish it. By offering less physical and verbal support, the OT provides space for problem-solving, sequencing, and motor planning to grow.

A small pause, a small struggle, or even a small fall onto the crash pad are all part of the learning process. When the therapist holds back (while staying attuned and ready), it shows trust — and that trust builds confidence and skill. 💪🧩


🎃 It’s pumpkin decorating time at Development is Child’s Play! 🎃Our staff got into the Halloween spirit and turned ordin...
10/31/2025

🎃 It’s pumpkin decorating time at Development is Child’s Play! 🎃
Our staff got into the Halloween spirit and turned ordinary pumpkins into extraordinary creations — and now you get to choose the winner! 🧡

Take a look at all 10 pumpkins from DICP South and comment below with your favorite. 👇 Who will be this year’s Pumpkin Champion? Let’s find out! 🥇✨

Happy Halloween from the team at Development is Child’s Play! 👻 Our favorite kind of trick? OT tricks! 😉 Here’s how we h...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from the team at Development is Child’s Play! 👻 Our favorite kind of trick? OT tricks! 😉 Here’s how we help make Halloween fun, successful, and sensory-friendly for every kiddo:

💪 Start with heavy work to help bodies feel organized and ready for all that excitement. Think animal walks or pushing a laundry basket of candy (we wish!).
💨 Don’t rush! Give plenty of time to get dressed, move between houses, and take breaks when needed.
🕶️ Keep sunglasses and headphones handy in case things get a little too bright or loud.
🧦 Wear compression garments under costumes for calming deep pressure input.
🍬 Practice makes confidence! Knocking, greeting, and reaching for candy can all be fun to rehearse!

However you celebrate, one house or twenty, here’s to a night full of comfort, confidence, and Halloween magic. Wishing you a happy and sensory-friendly Halloween from our OT family to yours! 🎃✨

10/30/2025

This adaptable craft targets fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, and sequencing, with simple upgrades and downgrades to fit any developmental level. Because in OT, every activity is a just-right challenge! 💪✨

10/28/2025

Who knew making a spider could work so many skills? 🕷️ This fun pipe cleaner craft helps kids practice fine motor control, following directions, visual matching, and planning— all through play!

Trick or treat… it’s time to guess the staff! 🍬 We’re throwing it back with some spook-tacular childhood costumes. Can y...
10/27/2025

Trick or treat… it’s time to guess the staff! 🍬 We’re throwing it back with some spook-tacular childhood costumes. Can you guess which staff member is behind each look? Swipe through and comment who you think is who! Bonus points if you can get them all right 👻 Happy Halloween 🕷️🎃

They’re spooky. They’re slimy. They’re… sweet? 😱 Our staff made their most disgusting desserts for Halloween! Vote in th...
10/26/2025

They’re spooky. They’re slimy. They’re… sweet? 😱 Our staff made their most disgusting desserts for Halloween! Vote in the comments: which one’s the most horrifyingly creative? 🎃

10/25/2025

It’s PT Month, and we’re celebrating our powerhouse PTs! 💥 We asked our team to share one thing our PTs have taught us and the results were too good not to share. 💪❤️ Thank you for keeping us (and our clients!) moving, growing, and laughing along the way!

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10125 S. De Anza Boulevard
Cupertino, CA
95014

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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