You Know Your Child Best – A Lesson I Learned the Hard Way
I didn’t set out to become “that mum.” The one who keeps pushing. The one who questions the professionals. The one who doesn’t take “He’s doing fine” as a complete answer. But when it comes to your child, you become someone you never imagined—because you “have to”. My son was born at 28 weeks. Tiny, […]
Advice from an Occupational Therapist working in Western Sydney Over the years I have noted that parents with a child with Global Developmental Delay (GDD) that parents want to make sure that they find the right service for their child but sometimes they are not sure what to look for. Here are some insights I […]
The Global Developmental Delay diagnosis did not come as a surprise at all. We had picked up on Hannah’s delayed signs very early on, as early as 7 months, when she was not sitting upright or rolling over. She did not chew her food at all but just wrapped her tongue around it and swallowed, […]
When we were given the diagnosis of Global Developmental Delay, I felt both shock and relief that we had an answer. It was easier for me because I had already come to an understanding of Billy’s delays and had been attending the MyTime groups ( https://www.mytime.net.au/ ). I had expected an autism diagnosis so being told […]
As a parent to a child with developmental delay, our life often feels like a juggling act. There’s a lot to figure out and even more to manage. From therapy to medical appointments and endless paperwork—the to-do list is long. And it can be tricky to manage around the demands of everyday family life. The […]
John was a foster child and came to us with a diagnosis of Global Developmental Delay however the agency did not educate us on this at all. I only had the internet to research it. Even the medical profession was unable to help us. I worked hard to research Global Developmental Delay and came to […]
There are a variety of therapeutic interventions available to help children diagnosed with Global Developmental Delay. These include speech pathology, psychology, and occupational therapy. But did you know that another intervention – music therapy – is also used widely and has been proven to have several positive benefits for this population? Music Therapy is an […]
As a parent of children with Global Developmental Delay (GDD), I understand firsthand the importance of extra-curricular activities in enhancing their social, emotional, and physical motor skills. However, navigating the world of community sports and other extra-curricular activities for children with disabilities can be overwhelming, I totally get it, especially for those of us living […]
Planning for your child to start school can be a nervous and stressful time for any parent. Having a child with Global Developmental Delay (GDD) can make this experience extra challenging. However if you have an early diagnosis and a clear plan, it can make this process a little easier and less stressful. Having that […]
So, you may have heard about taking a “holistic” approach when seeking interventions for your child with Global Developmental Delay – but what does this actually mean? Here, we’ll look at some of the aspects of a holistic approach, and examples of what this actually looks like. The first thing needed when seeking out supports […]