Raising a baby with Down syndrome comes with its joys, challenges, and questions. These special edition workshops, led by Francesca Seegy, offer a nurturing, inclusive space for both babies and their parents to grow, bond, and thrive at their own rhythm. Francesca’s holistic, body-based approach combines the wisdom of the First-Step Method®, PäPKi® developmental therapy, Feldenkrais principles, and PEKiP®-inspired activities. Her work is grounded in deep observation, hands-on techniques, and respect for each baby’s pace and potential
Francesca adapts each session to the baby’s current level, creating a tailored therapeutic journey that evolves over time. Whether your baby has low muscle tone, sensory integration challenges, or delays in reaching milestones, these workshops provide the tools, reassurance, and know-how to move forward—step by step
These gentle, play-based sessions are designed to:
These gentle, play-based sessions are designed to:
Since 2009, I’ve been committed to supporting the development of children with special needs across Germany, Italy, France, and Switzerland. My work is rooted in an observation-based, holistic therapeutic model inspired by international experts in neurodevelopment and early intervention. This approach is designed to support children with a wide range of challenges, including:
With the right environment and therapeutic support, every child—regardless of their starting point—can create new and meaningful developmental pathways. Instead of focusing on limitations, I focus on each child’s existing abilities and missed developmental stages that may need to be revisited. Key pillars of this method include:
Parents play a central role in their child’s development. Through targeted coaching and clear, hands-on strategies, families are empowered to:
Support their child’s motor, sensory, emotional, and social growth
Integrate therapeutic activities into daily routines
Gain confidence in understanding their child’s developmental needs
By working together with trained professionals, parents become the most effective therapeutic partners in their child’s journey.
Therapeutic access and funding are critical, especially for families managing rare diseases or neurological diagnoses. Over the years, several leading organizations have supported and recognized this work: AEMO (Association for Childhood & Rare Diseases)—Lausanne, KMSK (Children with Rare Diseases)—Zürich, and HIKI (Association for Brain-Injured Children)—Zürich HIKI featured our method and shared real stories like Benedikt and Karli in their children’s bulletin. These partnerships have enabled many children to receive high-quality therapy tailored to their individual needs.
🧩 We’re happy to work with your local foundation or association to make therapy accessible for your child.
