Understanding Your Child’s Development
Every child grows differently, shaped by how they think, feel, and connect. Developmental and behavioural paediatrics looks beyond symptoms to understand the whole child. We help children navigate daily challenges through early identification and personalised support, so they can build skills in behaviour, learning, and social interaction.
We Support
1 – 5 years
Toddlers & Preschoolers
We help children who are slower to talk, have trouble with conversations, play, or adapting to daily routines.
0 – 12 months
Newborns
Early signs matter. We support babies with delays in movement, feeding, or bonding, gently guiding parents through early growth.
6 – 12 years
School-Age Children
We support children facing learning, behaviour, or emotional challenges that affect daily life at school and home.
10+ years
Older Children & PreTeens
We support growing children with strategies to build resilience, focus, independence, and emotional wellbeing during times of change.
Conditions That Affect Growing Minds
Nurturing Growth and Potential
Supporting each child’s path with personalised care, early intervention, and guidance every step of the way.
Our Way of Supporting Your Child’s Development
Gentle guidance, meaningful progress
Joyful Seeds offers a thoughtful, step-by-step approach to developmental and behavioural support. With access to a trusted network, we create personalised care plans that grow with your child in the way that suits them best.
Developmental & Behavioural Support
"Every child’s story is different, and we’re here to listen, guide, and walk with you.”
We offer personalised support to help your child navigate home, school, and daily life with confidence.
Developmental Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations to understand your child’s strengths and areas for growth.
Developmental Care Plans Tailored for Every Child
Personalised plans that guide your child’s growth, supporting their strengths and needs for the best possible developmental outcomes.
Support for Behavioural Challenges
Practical strategies and family-focused plans to guide children through difficult behaviours with patience and consistency.
Therapies
“Our care follows what each child truly needs.”
We offer trusted in-house therapies or thoughtful referrals, always guided by what supports the child, their family, and the journey that’s right for them.
Our current on-site therapy services include:
Strengthening speech, language, and social use of communication in a fun and supportive way.
Gentle, focused support to strengthen early learning skills, with guidance in literacy, Orton-Gillingham approaches, and help for dyslexia or reading challenges.
Therapy focuses on fine motor skills, behaviour regulation, and everyday routines, with guidance that supports both the child and the parent.
ADHD Support & Medication
“With calm, care, and teamwork, we help families find clarity and confidence, step by step.”
We support children with ADHD through routines, strategies, and medication, always guided by what each child truly needs.
At Joyful Seeds, we take a collaborative and holistic approach to ADHD care:
Therapeutic Strategies
We recommend classroom accommodations and daily routines tailored to help your child thrive at home and school.
Medication (when appropriate)
ADHD medications are offered thoughtfully when clinically indicated, with close guidance and family involvement.
Collaborative Care Planning
Parents are part of every step, from decision-making to follow-up, with regular reviews to track progress.
Developmental Referrals
“When the path ahead feels uncertain, we’re here to help light the way.”
We guide families toward the right services with clarity, empathy, and purpose, at the time their child needs it most.
Early Intervention Programme
(EIPIC, DS-Plus, InSP, EIPIC-P)
We assess suitability, provide recommendations, and support your SG Enable application to connect your child with early intervention services.
SPED School Application
We complete medical reports and documentation required for Special Education (SPED) school placement, ensuring your child’s learning needs are fully supported.
Primary One Deferment
We assist with applications for Primary One deferment, including medical assessments and supporting reports to give your child the time they need to be school-ready.
How early guidance helps growing minds thrive:
Benefits for Your Child
Builds Confidence and Emotional Resilience
Children feel more secure and capable when their needs are gently understood and supported.
Improves Communication and Learning
Therapy and tailored strategies help children express themselves and engage better in school.
Strengthens Family Support
Empowered with the right tools, families grow more confident in guiding their child’s unique journey.
Recognising the Signs of Developmental & Behavioural Concerns
Early support makes a difference.
If you’ve noticed any of these signs, know that you’re not alone. We’re here to guide you gently, with clarity, care, and personalised support.
Communication & Language
Delayed language or limited vocabulary for age
Limited eye contact or social interaction
Limited Play Skills such as playing pretend or role playing
Focus & Behaviour
Trouble focusing or sitting still
Difficulty following instructions or routines
Frequent meltdowns or emotional outbursts
Daily Routines & Regulation
Struggles with feeding or sleep
Sensory sensitivities (e.g., to noise, touch, or textures)
Learning & Development
Challenges with learning, reading, or writing
