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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.

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. 💙

10/03/2025

Some kids crave big sensory input, while others can feel overwhelmed by it. These differences aren’t “bad behavior,” they’re real, biologically-based ways a child’s brain processes the world. 🌎✨

At DPK, we support kids in understanding and regulating these sensory experiences through play, helping them build confidence, calm, and connection. 💙

Want more tools? Visit www.developmentalpathways.com

09/30/2025

In our Integrated Playgroups, connection comes to life. 💛

Through games, teamwork, and pretend adventures, kids practice taking turns, reading social cues, and problem-solving together, all in a guided, joyful environment. Every shared laugh, every “let’s try again,” builds the social skills they’ll carry for life. 🌟 That’s the power of play. That’s how we motivate change.

09/25/2025

This week at DPK, we’re soaking up the summer fun! ☀️

From drawing bright, colorful masterpieces with chalk to painting a giant castle outside, we’re getting creative, moving our bodies, and making the most of the sunshine. 🌈🏰 Play, art, and fresh air, the perfect combo for learning and joy!

09/23/2025

Visual sequencing is like a roadmap for the brain. It helps kids make sense of the world one image at a time. 🧠✨

When this skill is strong, reading flows, routines make sense, and learning feels predictable instead of overwhelming.

This simple game builds so much more than fun. It supports reading and spelling, copying from the board, following daily routines, visual memory, organization, emotional regulation, and even motor planning. From recognizing what comes first, next, and last to remembering sight words or building with blocks, sequencing is a foundational skill for success.

With the right tools and playful practice, kids can go from confusion to clarity, one step at a time. 💛 Learn more at www.developmentalpathways.com

09/19/2025

Bright colors, big learning! 🌈✨

This week we’re having fun with a Color Sequencing Activity for toddlers, building early learning skills like color identification, sequencing, focus, and problem-solving. The best part? You can do it with everyday items from home!

We love adding gross motor movements to make the activity even more engaging, because when the body moves, the brain lights up. 💡 It’s a playful way to prepare little minds for early math concepts while boosting concentration and color recognition.

Want to learn more? Visit www.developmentalpathways.com.

09/18/2025

At DPK, we know that play is so much more than fun, it’s the foundation for growth. 🌟

Through play, kids explore their abilities, build meaningful connections, and gain the confidence to become exactly who they’re meant to be. Every laugh, every challenge, every “try again” moment is a step toward their full potential. 💛

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452 Grand Street
Redwood City, CA
94062

Website

http://www.developmentalpathways.com/

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