Global Developmental Delay

We are all different, and we are all the same because we are all human. Though I don’t have clear memories of this time, I know that I felt different as a very young child. It wasn’t one big moment; it was more of a gradual feeling. Everyone around me seemed to have more energy […]

How I Choose a Support Worker Finding the right support worker is one of the most personal decisions you can make. Here’s how I do it. Support workers are a big part of my life. I spend a lot of time with them, so finding the right people really matters, not just someone who can […]

The Living Well with Global Developmental Delay project developed resources for young children with GDD and their families. This new project, funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, will focus on resources for children aged 9 and over, young people, and families. It will emphasise inclusion, rights, skill development and be co-designed with [...]

Click here to view translations 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 [...]

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 […]