Global Developmental Disorder (GDD) &

Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD)

What is Global Developmental Delay (GDD)?

 

GDD is a diagnosis that describes when a young child under the age of five years old, is developing more slowly than expected across several areas of development, including:

  • Speech and language (talking, understanding)

  • Motor skills (sitting, walking, using hands)

  • Cognitive skills (learning, thinking, problem-solving)

  • Social and emotional development (interacting, playing)

  • Daily living skills (feeding, dressing)

GDD

Global developmental delay is different to a single skill delay, and describes broader delays that affect multiple areas of development.

There are many possible links to GDD, including: genetics, brain development differences, premature birth or medical complications, neurological conditions among others.

What is Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD)?

Intellectual Developmental Disorder (often called Intellectual Disability) is a developmental difference that affects how a child, adolescent and adult learns, understands information, and manages everyday tasks.

Individuals with IDD may take longer to develop certain skills, such as learning, solving problems, communicating their needs, or becoming independent in daily routines. These differences are present from early childhood and continue as a person grows.

Millstream Paediatrics Assessments for GDD & IDD

Millstream Paediatrics assessors complete global developmental delay assessments for children under age four years, and intellectual developmental disorder assessments for children older than six years, adolescents and adults.