Gross Motor Therapy in Frisco and McKinney TX
When gross motor skills are slow to develop, the right therapy makes a meaningful difference. Our therapists support children in reaching key motor milestones with confidence.
What Gross Motor Therapy Actually Treats
Gross motor skills involve the large muscles of the body and include movements like rolling, sitting, crawling, walking, running, jumping, and climbing. These skills form the foundation for play, sports, classroom participation, and daily activities.
When gross motor development is delayed, a child may reach milestones later than peers, move with less coordination, or avoid physical activities that feel hard. Gross motor delays can occur on their own or alongside other developmental differences.
Gross motor delays are not related to intelligence or effort. They reflect that the body's movement systems need extra support to develop strength, coordination, and confidence.
Gross motor therapy focuses on building the underlying strength, balance, and coordination needed for age-appropriate movement and participation.
Signs Gross Motor Therapy May Help
Children develop motor skills on slightly different timelines, but consistent delays or noticeable differences in movement are worth a closer look. Trusting your instincts as a parent matters.
Signs that gross motor therapy may help include:
- Late to roll, sit, crawl, or walk
- Difficulty running, jumping, or climbing compared to peers
- Frequent tripping, falling, or clumsiness
- Avoiding playground equipment or active play
- Trouble with stairs, balance, or riding a bike
- Tiring quickly during physical activity
- Posture that looks slumped or unstable
- A pediatrician or teacher concern about motor development
How Summit Therapy Builds Gross Motor Skills
Treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation that looks at strength, balance, coordination, motor planning, and how a child uses their body during play. From there, a personalized plan is built using evidence-based, play-driven approaches.
Sessions are designed to feel like fun. We use obstacle courses, climbing, ball play, and movement games that target specific motor goals while keeping kids motivated. Therapy meets each child where they are and gradually builds confidence and ability.
Your child will work with the same therapist throughout the process, allowing for trust and steady progress as new skills emerge.
Families receive simple, practical home activities that reinforce skills between visits and make movement a regular part of daily life.
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FAQs
Some children develop motor skills a bit later and catch up on their own, while others benefit from targeted support. A comprehensive evaluation gives you a clear answer rather than guesswork. Early therapy is low-risk and often makes a meaningful difference.
Sessions at Summit Therapy are designed to feel like play. We follow your child's interests and use motivating activities to target motor goals. Kids typically look forward to sessions because they feel both successful and engaged.
Yes. Gross motor therapy supports children of all ages, including school-age kids who avoid sports, struggle in PE, or have ongoing coordination challenges. It is never too late to build motor confidence and skill.
Most children attend one to two sessions per week, depending on their goals and how active home practice is. Your therapist will recommend a schedule based on the evaluation. We adjust frequency as your child progresses.
Medical Reviewer
Amanda Ahmed, MA, EdM, CCC-SLP
Amanda is a Speech-Language Pathologist who applies evidence-based practices to improve functional communication across settings. She has experience in acute and sub-acute care, neonatal intensive care (including feeding and swallowing), rehabilitation facilities, and school settings.
She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Texas Speech and Hearing Association, and a 2019 graduate of the ASHA Leadership Development Program (LDP) Healthcare Cohort, a highly selective program. Amanda earned her Master’s in Communication Disorders and Sciences from SUNY Buffalo in 2003.
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