Early Intervention Therapy for Infants & Toddlers

KickStart Therapy provides early intervention support for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in Brampton, Mississauga and the surrounding Peel Region. If you have questions about your child’s communication, movement, play, feeding, daily routines or development, our team can help you understand the next steps and discuss services that may fit your child’s needs.

When families consider early intervention

Children develop at different rates, and a concern does not always mean that a child needs therapy. Families often contact us when they notice that a child is having difficulty reaching a movement or communication milestone, joining in play, managing everyday routines, or doing something that seems harder than expected. An assessment gives the family a chance to talk through those concerns with a clinician and decide whether support would be helpful.

Early intervention is not one program or one diagnosis. It is a practical, child- and family-centred way to begin support early when there is a need, with goals that make sense in daily life.

Early intervention services matched to your child

After an assessment, we may recommend one service or coordinate support across disciplines. The right starting point depends on your child’s strengths, needs and family priorities.

Speech and language therapy can support early communication, understanding language, speech sounds, interaction and feeding or swallowing concerns when appropriate.
Pediatric occupational therapy can support play, sensory processing, fine-motor development, self-care routines and participation at home or in child care.
Pediatric physiotherapy can support babies and young children with movement, strength, balance, coordination and gross-motor development.
ABA and behaviour therapy can support communication, play, routines, independence and other individualized goals when it is appropriate for the child and family.

What to expect at the first appointment

Your clinician will ask about your concerns, your child’s development and everyday routines. They will spend time getting to know your child through age-appropriate observation and activities, then discuss their initial recommendations with you. If therapy is recommended, you will work together on clear, meaningful goals and a plan that fits your family.

Parents and caregivers are an important part of early intervention. We share practical strategies that can be used during ordinary routines such as play, meals, dressing, reading and getting ready to leave the house.

Support for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in Peel Region

KickStart Therapy serves families from Brampton, Mississauga and nearby Peel communities. Appointments are available at our clinics, and virtual services may be available across Ontario depending on the service and your child’s needs. If you are unsure which service to ask for, our intake team can help you begin with the right conversation.

Early intervention questions from parents

What age is early intervention for?

Early intervention commonly supports infants, toddlers and preschoolers, but the right time to seek advice is whenever you have a concern about your child’s development or participation in everyday activities.

Do I need a diagnosis or referral before contacting KickStart Therapy?

No. Families can contact us to discuss their concerns and appointment options. If another assessment, referral or service would be useful, the clinician can explain that as part of the next-step conversation.

Which therapy does my child need?

It depends on the child and the family’s goals. An assessment helps identify whether speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, behaviour therapy, or a coordinated approach may be appropriate.