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Infant occupational therapy
When your baby always looks one way, early support matters.
Infant-focused occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for torticollis, head-turning preference, positioning, motor asymmetry, tummy-time difficulty, and related developmental concerns.
What families may notice
Small patterns can be worth a closer look.
Babies develop at different rates, and any one sign can have more than one cause. These observations do not automatically mean that your baby has torticollis, but they can be helpful reasons to ask a question.
A focused evaluation can help clarify what you are seeing and whether support is recommended.
- Your baby consistently looks or rests toward one side
- A persistent head tilt
- Difficulty turning equally in both directions
- Discomfort or frustration during tummy time
- A flat spot or developing head-shape concern
- Uneven reaching, rolling, or movement
- Difficulty maintaining a centered head position
- Positioning concerns during carrying, sleep routines, play, or daily care
What Danielle evaluates
A focused look at movement, positioning, and early development.
Danielle listens to your concerns, observes how your baby moves, and considers the everyday routines that matter to your family.
Head and neck positioning- Movement symmetry
- Comfortable movement in both directions
- Muscle tone and motor patterns
- Tummy-time tolerance
- Early motor skills and milestones
- Positioning during everyday routines
- Caregiver concerns and goals
What care may include
Practical support shaped around your baby.
Recommendations are individualized to what Danielle sees during the evaluation, your baby's needs, and your family's routines.
Play-Based Movement
Developmentally appropriate activities that encourage comfortable movement and exploration.
Home Strategies
Practical ideas caregivers can use between visits without turning every routine into an exercise.
Balanced Movement
Support for more comfortable, balanced movement in both directions.
Developmental Monitoring
Ongoing attention to early motor skills and progress when follow-up is recommended.
Care Coordination
Coordination with your pediatrician or another specialist when medical or head-shape concerns need additional evaluation.
Who it is for
Infant OT support from birth through 12 months.
Families may reach out with a diagnosis, a recommendation from their pediatrician, or simply a concern they would like evaluated.
- Diagnosed or suspected torticollis
- Persistent head preference
- Motor asymmetry
- Tummy-time difficulty
- Flat-spot or positioning concerns
- Delayed or uneven early motor skills
- Prematurity or NICU history with developmental follow-up needs
Frequently asked questions
Questions families often ask.
You do not need to decide on a treatment plan before reaching out. The first step is understanding what you are seeing.
Does a head preference always mean torticollis?
No. Babies may favor one direction for different reasons. An infant OT evaluation looks at positioning, comfortable movement, symmetry, and development to help clarify what may be contributing.
Should I wait to see whether it resolves?
If the preference or asymmetry is persistent, your baby seems uncomfortable, or you are concerned, talk with your pediatrician or contact our team. Reaching out for an evaluation does not commit you to ongoing treatment.
Can you help with a flat spot?
Danielle can evaluate movement and positioning factors and help support more balanced movement. Your pediatrician should assess head shape and determine whether medical evaluation or referral to another specialist, including helmet assessment when appropriate, is needed.
What should I bring to an evaluation?
Bring your baby in comfortable clothing, any relevant notes or records you would like us to review, and your questions. No elaborate preparation is needed.
Do I need to be an existing patient?
No. We welcome new families with infants from birth through 12 months.
What if my baby also has feeding, growth, or lactation concerns?
The torticollis evaluation remains focused on movement and development. When concerns overlap, our infant-specialist team can coordinate separate feeding, nutrition, or lactation support as appropriate.
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