About this session
Have you heard of Global Developmental Delay (GDD) ?
Would you know what it means for you as a teacher and support assistant working with a child with GDD?
As a Parent are you unsure of what it means for your child when they start school?
Does your child or a child you work with have a diagnosis of Global Developmental Delay?
Have you noticed how children with GDD can find it hard to reach the same milestones as children of a similar age with regards to their interaction, their language development and motor skills?
Find out how Global Developmental Delay can impact children’s learning.
This session will guide and clearly provide factual information about Global Developmental Delay, including:
- what it is
- how it impacts on pupils/students
- useful summary of the diagnosis
The session will explain which professionals there are to help and will signpost you towards support.
We will:
- share the background to diagnosis and explain the different areas it can impact on
- provide a wealth of ideas to better support the child in all areas
As a result of this session, you will have a greater understanding of the impact of the diagnosis, the ways you can help and the paces/ people to signpost to.
Useful for:
- pupils with a diagnosis of GDD or pupils who are behind their developmental milestones.
Suitable for:
- Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs), Teachers, Learning Support Assistants with responsibility for planning
Also included:
- Summary sheet of Key Points
- Certificate of Attendance
Session Leader: Sarah Singleton
The session is led by Sarah Singleton. Sarah is a Level 7 (Dyslexia) Specialist Teacher with nearly 30 years of teaching experience. She was an advisory teacher in mainstream schools for 12 years and is now an independent consultant and Director of SEND Station Ltd.
SEND Station
You will receive a warm welcome from us.
Our sessions are informal and informed, delivered with humility and humour and scope for interaction.
‘Sometimes learning is simply better online…SEND Station is a great destination to explore fresh, practical and great value training for those working with and supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.’