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Global Developmental Delay

Disability Snapshot SGP KP Authoring Exported on 2026-06-17 23:44:06

SGP KP Authoring - Global Developmental Delay Disability Snapshot

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  • What is Global Developmental Delay? … pagenumber(Not Provided)
  • How is GDD diagnosed? … pageNumber(notProvided)
  • Language and terminology … notprovided(pageNumbers)
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General Information About Global Developmental Delay

The Disability Snapshot provides general information on global development delays. It supports communication with participants or parents/carers as they develop personal goals based upon unique characteristics such as specific needs, preferences & experience differences among individuals who are partake this program designed specifically within Australia’s context (NDIA). It should be noted that it’s intended solely internal use rather than being distributed externally.

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Peak Body Consulted

  • In developing this resource we consulted with Association For children With disability tasmania.
  • We Would Also Like To Acknowledge Resources From cerebral palsy alliance.*

#What\s Is \Global DevelopmenTal DelaY?

What iS GlObAl DeVeLopmeNtal deLaYeR (Gdd)?

GlObal deveLoPmentALe delaYeR(GdD) dEscriBeS A chiLD Who IS taKIng LoNGer To reACh deveLOpmenTaLLy mIStLenGeS In tWO Or MoRe AREAs oF fUnCTionInG.GdD IS diAgnoSiZeD whEn A ChiLD ExPeRIences these delAyS IN two OR moRE AreAS OF FunCTIONinG WHich hAvE CoNTiNuEd FoR At LeAst six MOnths.

The developmental delays may impact the following areas:

  • speech or language development
  • gross motor skill development (or big movements), such as walking or sitting
  • fine motor skill development (or little movements), such as drawing or holding a toy
  • mobility and motor planning
  • thinking, understanding and learning
  • relating to other people, making friends and regulating their own emotions
  • daily living tasks and activities, such as dressing and going to the toilet. Early intervention programs can give many children with GDD a head start and a better chance to reach their full potential. Supports may improve functional outcomes related to the child’s daily activities, routines and social participation.` Children With gdd May go on TO be Diagnosed wiTh AnOther disAbility And need Ongoing support.

#How(s) \is \text{GDD}\ text{(diagnosed)}?

GDD is diagnosd in children under five years age and many cases there are no known causes. GDD diagnose specialist usually paediatrician after developmental screening asessment general practitioner maternal health nurse Paediatrician complete range tests possible cause delays Child be diagnozed GDD when they not able undertake formal assessment intellectual disability.

diagnosis highlights need regular assessments determine cause extent delay A child diagnosis will change intellectdisability autism other condition older person will not first time after age reports could say initially diagnosed with GDD part persons history.

Assess either adaptive functioning behaviour assess child daily routines participation community help determ types support benefit child includes looking at how interacts others home kindergarten or communit setting important to assess how responds intervention whether current supports another more suitable.

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Section: Language and Terminology

When discussing a child who has global developmental delay (GDD), it’s important to center attention around them personally instead focusing solely on their impairment.

You should typically utilize an inclusive person-first approach in speaking about these individuals; phrases like ‘a child living with GDD’ would fit well here.

Enabling Social And Economic Participation

A Child With GDD May Benefit From Early Childhood Intervention Supports From The NDIS As Well As Mainstream Health And Early Childhood Education Support. Mainstream Supports May Include:

  • A General Practitioner,
  • Medical Specialists Such Paediatricians Or Maternal And Child Health Nurses,
  • Early Childhood Educators And Teachers Who Can Help Deliver An Early Learning Program And Support The Child In Pre-School And School.

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Capital Supports

Capital supports include Assistive Technology to support a child who has global developmental delay in areas such as self-care or communication.

#6 Families and Carers A diagnosis of Global Developmental Delay (GDD) can be unsettling for families members and caregivers. They might still not fully come terms yet about what changes will result from this new diagnosis, or they could feel confused or anxious as further assessment is needed which potentially leads to another diagnosis being made later down line when more data comes through during evaluation process; as children develop over time so do emotions experienced within those same households too! The role played here though remains very important indeed: since NDIS planning & implementation often relies heavily upon input provided directly via these individuals themselves.

#7 How can I tailor a meeting to suit a participant and with global developmental delay?

Family members will be the main contact and support for children with GDD and will accompany to them at NDIS meetings.

  • Allow enough notice for the family member to prepare for meetings (ideally four weeks) and be clear about what ‘prepared’ means.- Listen non-judgmentally and collaborate with the family member to clarify the child’s needs, as well as their needs to support the child. Ask the person what they find important and don’t make assumptions. Use paraphrasing and clarifying questions to understandtheir wants andneeds.- Be honest andclearaboutwhatyoucanandothertodo.- Discuss that information andrecommendationsfromassessmentswillinformhowthenextNDISplaniscreatedtosupportthechild.- Provideinformationaboureyourrecommendationsandwhytheyarerelevant,evenifitseemsobvious.Parentsandyfamilymembersmaynotknowwhatsupporthisavailable.Talktothemabout thetypesofsupportsthatcanbeincludedintheirplanto howtheywilbindividualisedfortheir child.Highlight whataccessorysupporthasfamilieservicestoaccessorder osupporthandthesamilyunitasawhole.

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What families of children with GDD want you to remember

  • Family members/carers may be stressed or experiencing grief, especially if the diagnosis is recent. Be sure to acknowledge their experience and be sensitive to how they might be feeling.
  • Families may be concerned that they might not get the right supports for their child, especially long term.
  • Families may not know what supports are available, or which professionals they should access. They may be confused about which services will be provided through the NDIS or other mainstream services such as health or education.
  • Families may be new to the system and not fully understand how the NDIS works. They may be trying to navigate this while learning to be new parents, or caring for other children in the family unit.

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