What Is a Developmental Delay in Children? - Definition, Causes & Symptoms

David is more than a diagnosis. Despite his Global Developmental Delay, we choose to let him explore nature, connect with people, and live a life full of beauty, love, and possibilities (Hindi ko navideohan yung part na lumapit sya sa mga students na nagpapractice sa stage at sobrang bilis ni David pag akyat sa hagdan. Nakakatuwa kasi pag lalapit sa kanila si David masaya sila, nagha-hi sila lahat kay David(wala pang reaksyon si David) sabi ko hindi pa sya nagha-hi eh, then nung lumayo na kami,

Global Developmental Delay (GDD) is a condition in which a child shows delay in multiple areas of development compared to other children of the same age. These areas may include speech and language, motor skills (sitting, crawling, walking), learning, understanding, and social interaction. It is usually identified in children under 5 years of age. 🔹 Common Signs: Delayed speech or limited words Late sitting, crawling, or walking Difficulty in learning or understanding Poor social interaction 🔹

Noong 2 years old si Ivar, na-diagnose siya with GDD (Global Developmental Delay). Ngayon, 4 years old na siya at finally na-assess na rin ng Developmental Pedia after 2 years of waiting. At last, nalaman na rin namin ang condition ni Ivar: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Level 1. Matagal na naming tanggap bilang mag-asawa na baka nasa ASD si Ivar, pero ngayong confirmed na ang diagnosis, malungkot pero kailangang tanggapin at ipaglaban. 💪 Lord, ipanalo Nyo po lahat ng ausome kids na katulad ng anak