Advice from a foster parent

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 […]

So, you’ve already come a loooong way to get to this question. You’ve discovered your child has Global Developmental Delay. You’ve explored what it is, the causes, the definition. You’ve investigated what the differences are between Global Developmental Delay and autism. You’ve even managed to get an NDIS plan. Now you have a key worker, […]

While there may be some trials and tribulations of growing up with a sibling that has Global Developmental Delay (GDD), there are so many positives that have helped both me and my brother to grow and view the world in such a different way that people with an outside perspective may never be able to […]

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