Mindful Milestones is a specialised paediatric practice led by Dr Sonia da Silva, offering paediatric neurodevelopment assessments and guidance to help families better understand their child’s development, behaviour and wellbeing.
Child development follows recognised milestone patterns across the early years. When certain challenges begin to persist – whether related to attention, learning, behaviour, emotional regulation, or development – it can leave you with many questions.
At Mindful Milestones, Dr Sonia da Silva works with infants, children and adolescents from birth to 18 years experiencing these challenges.
A careful and compassionate evaluation can bring understanding, direction, and reassurance to help you navigate this uncertainty.
We recognise that concerns about development can feel overwhelming. Our approach combines clinical expertise with patience and genuine care.
A detailed evaluation that explores your child’s strengths, areas of difficulty, and overall developmental profile.
Evidence-based assessment where concerns affecting learning, behaviour, attention, or broader neurodevelopmental issues are evaluated.
Working alongside you, as well as therapists, educators and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and holistic care.
The process at Mindful Milestones is designed to be structured and thorough, providing clarity at every stage.
Dr da Silva begins by listening carefully and taking time to understand the broader context of your child’s development – how they learn, regulate, interact and function in everyday environments.
The aim is not simply to identify challenges, but to build understanding and provide practical guidance to help your child reach their full potential.
It’s often because they have concerns about things like:
A careful evaluation can bring clarity and help guide the most appropriate care plan.
When you understand how your child’s development relates to key milestones, the next steps become easier to navigate.
Based in Plumstead, Cape Town, Mindful Milestones supports families seeking clarity around their child’s development.
Our sessions are in-depth and unhurried, bringing together your concerns, developmental history, and clinical insights to form a clearer understanding of your child’s needs.From this, we provide evidence-informed, specialised recommendations and a clear path forward.
Subspecialist in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics
