Global developmental Delay
Overview of Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
Global Developmental Delay (GDD) is a condition where children exhibit significant delays in achieving developmental milestones in two or more areas, including:
• Motor Skills: Difficulty sitting, walking, or standing.
• Speech and Language: Delayed verbal communication or inability to form sentences.
• Cognitive Skills: Challenges with problem-solving, memory, or learning.
• Social Interaction: Difficulty connecting with peers or caregivers.
• Daily Living Skills: Delays in eating, dressing, or other self-care abilities.
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Genetic Factors: Chromosomal disorders like Down syndrome or Fragile X syndrome.
- Prenatal Influences: Exposure to toxins, infections, or nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy.
- Neurological Conditions: Cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or structural brain abnormalities.
- Environmental Factors: Poor stimulation or neglect in early childhood.
- Nutritional Deficiencies: Lack of essential nutrients like iodine, iron, or folic acid.
- Delays in reaching milestones such as walking or speaking.
- Difficulty with social and emotional responses.
- Poor attention span and hyperactivity.