Every milestone matters — and we're here early.
First Steps Developmental Services is proud to introduce the Every Milestone Project — our new developmental program for infants and toddlers, starting as early as 2 months old. Our expert team provides comprehensive developmental assessments and personalized parent guidance to help your child thrive.
The first years of life are the most important window for developmental growth. When families have questions about their child's milestones — speech, social connection, movement, feeding, or behavior — waiting can mean missing the period when support makes the greatest difference.
Early Insights gives families a clear, professional understanding of where their child is developmentally — and what to do next. No jargon. No waiting months for answers.
The Early Insights program at First Steps Developmental Services covers a full range of early developmental evaluation and guidance. Each family receives individualized attention from experienced clinicians.
Early Insights is a private-pay program, which means families do not need a physician referral or insurance authorization to access a developmental assessment. Families can reach out directly and schedule a consultation.
Assessments are delivered by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) with specialized experience in early childhood development. Our clinical team works closely with families to provide thorough, individualized evaluations.
First Steps Developmental Services believes families are essential partners. Parent coaching and caregiver guidance are built into every Early Insights program — not offered as an optional add-on.
Our team supports families in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, helping ensure that language is not a barrier to understanding your child's developmental needs.
Getting started with a developmental assessment at First Steps Developmental Services is straightforward. Here is what families can expect from the Early Insights process.
Reach out to First Steps Developmental Services by phone or through the contact form. A team member will discuss your child's developmental concerns, answer questions about the program, and help determine if Early Insights is a good fit.
Once the family is ready to move forward, an assessment appointment is scheduled at our Woburn center. Families receive information about what to expect and how to prepare for the evaluation visit.
The assessment may include structured observation, standardized developmental tools, and a parent interview. The clinician evaluates communication, social, sensory, behavioral, and adaptive skill areas relevant to your child's age.
Following the evaluation, families receive a written summary of findings and individualized recommendations. This may include strategies to implement at home, referrals to additional services, or a plan for follow-up monitoring.
Ongoing parent coaching is available to help families implement recommendations, track milestones, and address day-to-day challenges in feeding, routines, sleep, and development.
If a child may benefit from ABA therapy, families can be supported through the process of exploring center-based ABA services at First Steps Developmental Services in Woburn.
If something feels off — a milestone that hasn't come, a behavior you can't explain, a gut feeling that your child needs more support — that instinct matters. The first years of life are the most critical window for development, and early answers make the greatest difference.
Early Insights gives families a clear, professional picture of where their child is developmentally — and exactly what to do next. No jargon. No referral needed. No waiting months for someone to take your concern seriously.
Early Insights developmental assessments are available at the First Steps Developmental Services center located at 18 Commerce Way, Suite 1500, in Woburn, Massachusetts. Families from across Middlesex and Essex counties are welcome.
Located minutes from I-93 and I-95 (Route 128). Accessible from the Anderson Regional Transportation Center.
These questions help families understand what Early Insights includes, who it is for, and how to get started with a developmental assessment at First Steps Developmental Services in Woburn, MA.
Whether you're seeking peace of mind or answers to questions you've been carrying — you know your child best, and we're here to support every step of their growth.
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18 Commerce Way, Suite 1500, Woburn, MA 01801 · Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–6:00 PM
