Every child develops in their own way, and sometimes they may need a little extra support to move, learn, play or participate confidently in everyday life. Families may come to us because their baby is not reaching expected milestones, their child seems unusually stiff or floppy, frequently falls or appears clumsy, struggles with balance or coordination, has difficulty keeping up with peers, finds handwriting challenging, walks on their toes, has difficulties with posture or experiences pain during everyday activities or sports.
We assess and support children with a wide range of developmental, neurological, orthopaedic and sensory-motor needs. These may include developmental delay, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, dyspraxia/developmental coordination difficulties, genetic and congenital conditions, joint hypermobility, torticollis and plagiocephaly, as well as children recovering from injuries, fractures, surgery or periods of immobilisation.
For babies and younger children, parents may be concerned about tummy time, head control, rolling, sitting, crawling, standing or walking, or notice that their baby consistently looks or moves towards one side. For school-aged children, concerns may include poor balance and coordination, reduced strength, posture, handwriting and fine motor difficulties, sensory processing, motor planning, attention, playground or PE participation, or difficulty managing everyday tasks independently.
At Jenga, we look beyond a diagnosis and focus on how a child's strengths and challenges affect their everyday life. Through assessment, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and collaboration with families and schools, we develop practical and meaningful goals that support greater confidence, independence and participation at home, at school, during play and in the wider community.
We also support children and adolescents with musculoskeletal and sports-related concerns, including pain, reduced strength, altered walking patterns, foot posture, joint instability and difficulties returning to normal activities following an injury.
You do not need to know whether your child needs physiotherapy or occupational therapy before contacting us. If something about your child's movement, development or everyday skills concerns you, we can help determine the most appropriate next step.
