Therapy Guides by Age
What to expect at each stage, from early intervention through the school years and into adulthood.
Why these ages differ from the age hubs. These guides are grouped by who a service is for, so the oldest band runs to 21 — the upper limit of eligibility for school-based services under IDEA. The School-age and Teen hubs are grouped by life stage instead, and run 5–12 and 13–17. Use these guides to find out what a therapy involves; use the hubs to find everything written for a child that age.
Occupational Therapy for Infants & Toddlers (0–2)
How occupational therapy helps babies and toddlers (0–2) — early skills, feeding, sensory and play through…
View guide →Speech Therapy for Infants & Toddlers (0–2)
How speech therapy helps babies and toddlers (0–2) — early communication, late talking, and feeding through…
View guide →Physical Therapy for Infants & Toddlers (0–2)
How physical therapy helps babies and toddlers (0–2) reach motor milestones — rolling, sitting, crawling,…
View guide →Occupational Therapy for Preschoolers (3–5)
How occupational therapy helps preschoolers (3–5) — pre-K readiness, scissors and pencil skills, self-care,…
View guide →Speech Therapy for Preschoolers (3–5)
How speech therapy helps preschoolers (3–5) — speech clarity, vocabulary, sentences, social language and…
View guide →Physical Therapy for Preschoolers (3–5)
How physical therapy helps preschoolers (3–5) — running, jumping, climbing, balance and coordination for…
View guide →Occupational Therapy for School-Age Children (6–12)
How occupational therapy helps school-age children (6–12) — handwriting, attention, executive function,…
View guide →Speech Therapy for School-Age Children (6–12)
How speech therapy helps school-age children (6–12) — speech clarity, language, social communication,…
View guide →Physical Therapy for School-Age Children (6–12)
How physical therapy helps school-age children (6–12) — coordination, strength, sports skills, posture and…
View guide →Occupational Therapy for Teenagers (13–21)
How occupational therapy helps teens and young adults (13–21) — independence, self-advocacy, life skills,…
View guide →Speech Therapy for Teenagers (13–21)
How speech therapy helps teens and young adults (13–21) — social communication, self-advocacy, AAC, fluency…
View guide →Physical Therapy for Teenagers (13–21)
How physical therapy helps teens and young adults (13–21) — sports, injury recovery, strength, mobility,…
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Medical disclaimer. This page is for general educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider about your child.