EdPlace offers thousands of interactive learning resources from year 1 to GCSE, made accessible for children with SEND. We’re here to help support your child through their learning journey. We understand that finding the type of support your child may need can be daunting.
Mandy, our Head of SEND provides a generalised overview on some of the most common questions when it comes to supporting your child’s education.
Please note: It’s important to remember that each diagnosis is unique to the individual. There are personal, LA and regional differences in diagnostic routes and available interventions.
Global Delay is described as having lower intellectual functioning than what is perceived as ‘neurotypical’.
If you’re concerned that your child may have GDD, you should seek advice from your GP. If your child has GDD they will not reach all of their developmental milestones like walking or talking at the ‘normal’ or typical age. All children develop at different rates and times but a child with GDD, will be significantly behind their peers in at least 2 areas. A GP usually makes a diagnosis of a learning difference, but it is often parents or teachers who first become aware that a child is having difficulties in certain areas. Often GDD is referred to as a learning disability or an SLD (Specific Learning Disability).
Some behaviours and symptoms that you may see in a child with GDD
Your child with delayed development may appear to be cognitively and sometimes physically immature compared to their peers. Coordination and speech could be affected, as could comprehension or the ability to form friendships. Therefore your child may become a little isolated and easily confused and distracted.
GDD Superpower
People with GDD have their own personal attributes and skills on top of GDD superpowers, such as sympathy and imagination! A natural gentle and empathetic nature and a want to reassure and care for, are superpowers that everyone should have! A fantastic imagination leads a creative and playful person.
Additional support
EdPlace educational resources supports students with GDD
All of these features can help your child with GDD to engage in learning, discreetly using their personalised preference to help them reach their full potential.
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