My child is behind on milestones, rolling, sitting, crawling, walking or talking
Your child is clearly behind the usual timeline, not sitting by 9 months, not walking by 18 months, using only a few words at age two, struggling to feed themselves at three.
What this could mean
Missed gross motor milestones may point to cerebral palsy, muscle weakness, developmental delay, or premature-birth sequelae. Missed fine motor and self-care milestones often overlap with developmental coordination disorder or intellectual disability. Every missed milestone deserves evaluation, not watchful waiting.
What to do next
Ask your paediatrician for a developmental review AND a paediatric OT assessment in parallel, early intervention in the first 3 years of life produces the biggest long-term gains. Public early-intervention services (CBR, PPRK) and private OT both work; the key is to start.
Related OT services & conditions
Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Search Malaysia's #1 dedicated paediatric OT directory covering all 13 states and 3 federal territories. Parents match with qualified therapists fast, so your child starts improving sooner.
Developmental Delay Therapy
Malaysia's #1 dedicated OT directory for developmental delay therapy. Search qualified therapists across all 16 states who help children catch up on motor, cognitive, and self-care milestones, and know what to expect before your first visit.
Cerebral Palsy (OT)
Your child has cerebral palsy. You want them to feed themselves, dress themselves, sit in class, and play with friends. Occupational therapy builds those exact skills, one achievable goal at a time. Find a CP-experienced OT near you in Malaysia's #1 dedicated OT directory.
Developmental Coordination Disorder
DCD affects 5–6% of school-aged children. They trip often, struggle with handwriting, and avoid sports. It is not laziness. Occupational therapy builds the motor planning skills your child needs. Search Malaysia's #1 dedicated OT directory for DCD-experienced therapists across all 16 states.
Down Syndrome (OT)
Down Syndrome occurs in roughly 1 in 800 births in Malaysia, about 625 new cases yearly. OT builds the fine motor, self-care, and daily living skills your child needs to thrive. Search Malaysia's #1 dedicated OT directory for therapists experienced with Down Syndrome across all 16 states.