Empowering
Little Lives.
Shaping bright
futures.
Specialised occupational, language, and speech therapy supporting little ones to grow, communicate, play, and thrive. Pro support with digital courses, equipment, and toys in our online Sensory Somethings Shop.
Call Us: +27 66 254 7553
Email Us: info@littlelives.co.za
Call Us: +27 66 254 7553 Email Us: info@littlelives.co.za
Our Services
Support children and families through compassionate, evidence-based therapy and developmental care.
Multidisciplinary services include:
paediatric occupational therapy
speech and language therapy
hippotherapy
sensory integration support
emotional regulation programs
parent guidance and developmental assessments.
Offer practical online courses, workshops, and sensory products designed to help children feel calmer, more connected, confident, and capable in everyday life.
Why We are Trusted
Parents and professionals trust Little Lives Child Development because the practice combines deep clinical expertise with genuine emotional understanding of children and families. Their approach is child-led, neurodiversity-affirming, and grounded in evidence-based therapies that support the whole child — emotionally, socially, physically, and developmentally.
Families value the warm, compassionate environment where children are seen for their strengths rather than their challenges, while educators and healthcare professionals trust the team’s multidisciplinary knowledge, practical strategies, and collaborative approach to care. Through therapy, parent support, workshops, and educational resources, Little Lives Child Development has built a reputation for helping children feel safe, regulated, confident, and understood.
Featured Therapist
Emma Wijnberg
Founder, Supervising Occupational Therapist, Hippotherapist and Speaker
Emma is the founder of Little Lives Occupational Therapy and Big Strides Hippotherapy — an occupational therapist, hippotherapist, speaker, and mother of two spirited boys. Passionate about early intervention and child development, she combines advanced postgraduate training in Ayres Sensory Integration, DIR Floortime, General Movement Assessment, and Hippotherapy to create a deeply compassionate, child-centred approach. Emma’s life’s work is understanding little lives, discovering each child’s unique spark, and helping them shine with confidence and connection.
Testimonials
“Navigating through life with a child who has challenges can be both scary and overwhelming. There were days when I felt so alone with my little man's struggles and so at a loss…Until I found Emma and her beautiful team of therapists at Little Lives Child Development.
Therapy with Emma has not only been incredibly beneficial for my son, but it has also been a lifeline for me as a Mom. Emma has been my person when I have been confused, frustrated, sad, and desperate, and provided me with incredible guidance when I have been at a loss.
Although she is my son's Occupational Therapist, she is my “therapist” who has provided invaluable input, care, comfort, and support to a struggling mommy. I could not recommend them enough; Emma and her Team have given me so much guidance and support for which I will always be deeply grateful.”
JOANNE BOTHA
