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.

07/24/2025

Change doesn’t begin with a checklist, it begins with a spark. ✨

At DPK, we speak the language of play, where every giggle, leap, and game becomes an opportunity to build trust, explore limits, and grow. We don’t rush milestones, we make the journey to them irresistible. Because when play leads, growth follows. That’s where the magic begins.

07/22/2025

Praxis is the foundation behind so much of childhood development. It helps kids plan, move, problem-solve, and grow with confidence! 🌟

It’s all about taking an idea, turning it into a plan, carrying it out, and learning from the experience. It requires:

💛 Ideation - The ability to come up with a plan of action

💛 Motor Planning - The ability to move through several steps

💛 Motor Ex*****on - Motor skills to complete the plan

💛 Feedback - Learning from what happens each time to refine the plan

At DPK, we foster praxis by creating multisensory environments where kids can climb, build, explore, and problem-solve. The more they move and play, the more they strengthen these lifelong skills. ✨

07/17/2025

PLAY is what we're all about! 💛

Every kid deserves to have the opportunity to learn the skills they need to show up to the party and have FUN.

07/15/2025

We love using brain activation activities to set the stage for learning.

This simple color-matching game packs a big punch! It helps with bilateral coordination, rhythm and timing, sequencing, and of course, color recognition. It’s fun, focused, and easy to try at home. Would you give it a go? 🧠✨

07/10/2025

This week at DPK is all about movement, mindfulness, and messy fun! 💥

We’re building balance and coordination, diving into sensory exploration in the ball pit, and using breathwork to create beautiful art with paint! 🎨

Every activity is designed to strengthen bodies, calm minds, and spark joy, because that’s how we learn best. 💫

07/08/2025

Play is more than just fun, it’s where the magic of growth begins. 🌟

Play is more than just fun; it’s where the magic of growth begins. 🌟 ce, communication, and coordination. By meeting kids where they are and gently challenging them through play, we inspire real change. When learning feels joyful, kids are motivated to try, grow, and thrive. 💪

07/06/2025

PART 2 - Handwriting Tips

This week, we’re building the muscle power behind great handwriting with fun, hands-on activities. From tracing lines using a rubber band, to squeezing sponges, writing in playdough, and more—these playful exercises strengthen little fingers, boost coordination, and support pencil control.

Because handwriting isn’t just about the pencil—it starts with the power in those hands! 💪🖍️ Learn more at www.developmentalpathways.com.

07/04/2025

PART 1 - Handwriting Tips

Before pencil meets paper it's important to warm-up those brains and bodies! At DPK, we love using fun, full-body handwriting warm-ups to prep little hands for big work.

These playful movements build the strength, coordination, and motor planning needed for confident writing. ✨

Because better handwriting starts with a well-regulated, ready-to-learn body. Let’s get moving! 🧠✍️ Learn more at www.developmentalpathways.com.

06/26/2025

It’s a common myth that kids with ADHD just need to burn off their “endless energy” to be calm—but hyperactivity isn’t about boundless fuel. It’s often the result of impulsivity and sensory dysregulation.

It’s not about tiring them out—it’s about giving them the right kind of movement and input. 🧠✨

Structured activities with a clear start/stop, functional purpose, and defined space help support regulation. And sometimes, what they really need isn’t more to do—it’s time and space to follow their own internal cues and self-regulate. 💛

06/24/2025

At DPK, PLAY is the point. 💛

Play is how kids learn, connect, grow, and thrive. Whether they’re climbing, building, pretending, or exploring, we use the power of fun to build real skills that last a lifetime.

We motivate change through play—because that’s where the magic happens. ✨

06/19/2025

Did you know that every time your child swings, spins, or rolls, they’re getting vestibular input? 🎢🧠

This powerful sensory system helps develop balance, coordination, muscle tone, and spatial awareness. Fast, jerky movements wake up the brain, while slow, rhythmic ones calm it down. It’s essential for helping kids move, focus, and feel regulated in their world. 🌍✨

06/17/2025

Children don’t just learn through play, they learn how to learn through play. 🎉🧠

When kids engage in play, they practice problem-solving, creativity, resilience, and curiosity—all the skills they need to become confident, lifelong learners. Whether they’re building, pretending, exploring, or moving, every playful moment is shaping the way they take in the world and grow from it.

Play isn’t a break from learning—it is the foundation of it. 💛

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Redwood City, CA

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http://www.developmentalpathways.com/

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