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Root&Rise® Special Needs Private Developmental Program with Francesca Seegy | Every step matters. Every child can grow.

Parenting a child with developmental challenges brings deep love, alongside fears, questions, and unexpected struggles. Support networks can feel thin, and traditional care doesn’t always address what families truly need. I’m Francesca Seegy, a specialist in early childhood development and a mother who has walked this path herself. After years of searching for a clear diagnosis and meaningful support for my son, I turned to evidence-based methods that empower families beyond conventional medicine. Drawing on the First‑Step® Method, Feldenkrais, PäPKi®, and PEKiP®, I now support families across Europe—from Switzerland to Germany, Italy, France, and beyond—to help children build movement, sensory, and emotional foundations for lifelong growth.

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A Family-Centred Approach for Developmental Support
This private program supports infants and toddlers with:

  • Genetic syndromes (e.g., Down syndrome)
  • Premature birth and NICU transitions
  • Motor delays, low muscle tone, torticollis, hip dysplasia
  • Neurological conditions and brain injuries
  • Sensory processing difficulties, reflux, feeding challenges
  • Autism spectrum conditions and communication disorders

Why Parents Are Central to This Process
With the right tools and support, you can:

  • Turn daily routines into rich developmental opportunities
  • Build your child’s motor, sensory, and emotional skills naturally
  • Gain confidence and clarity in supporting your child’s growth
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How the Root&Rise® Program Works

Initial Assessment & Family Consultation

We start with a detailed intake covering your child’s history, strengths, and home environment.

Personalized Development Plan

A custom plan is created to revisit and strengthen missed milestones.

Intensive Therapy Phase

Two Therapy Blocks per year, tailored to your child’s progress:

First Block: Basic Therapy Block

  • 30 hours over 5 days (6 hours per day)
  • Additional 10-hour support package (online or in-person)
    Focus: Implement building blocks for key developmental steps.

Second Block: Basic Therapy Block

This follows the same structure as the first block but is fully adapted to the child’s progress and new developmental needs identified during the process.

Each block creates an intensive, supportive environment where both child and parents actively participate in exercises, adjustments, and practices that lay the foundation for long-term progress.

I deliver focused, hands-on support—either in your home or at my Zurich studio—with daily feedback and parent coaching.

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Why This Works: Closing Gaps, Building Foundations

Each developmental milestone—from tummy time to walking—builds the brain’s wiring for future skills. When a step is missed, gaps can appear in motor, sensory, and emotional regulation. By revisiting milestones through neuro-sensory play, we help the brain form new neural pathways—even in cases of neurological damage. This process supports your child in moving, learning, and interacting with greater confidence and ability.

Parents’ Frequently Asked Questions:

Will my child ever talk or communicate effectively?

Yes. Early motor and sensory play lays the groundwork for gestures, eye contact, and eventually language

Why isn’t my child crawling or walking yet?

We assess skipped stages and design exercises to build strength and coordination.

How do I handle sensory overload or meltdowns?

We teach practical sensory strategies and environmental adaptations to promote self-regulation.

What therapies or equipment should we use?

I guide families through the best tools and show how to integrate them meaningfully into play and daily life.

Who This Program Is For:

  • For families who have infants or toddlers with developmental delays or special needs
  • For families who want to support their child’s motor, sensory, and emotional growth
  • For families who seek a holistic, research-informed approach led by a parent who has lived this journey
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