Global Developmental Delay - An Introduction

Global Developmental Delay

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 are there 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 children in all areas

As a result of this session, you will have a greater understanding of the impact of the diagnosis and the ways you can find the help you need.

Also included:

· Summary Sheet of Key Points

· Certificate of Attendance

These will be emailed to you at the start of the session.

Session Leader:

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.

Duration: 1.5 hrs

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 on-line…SEND Station is a great destination to explore fresh, practical and great value training for those working with and supporting children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities.’

The Really Important Bits

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Starting the session

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We understand that tech issues/real life sometimes gets in the way. If you miss the session for reasons beyond your control, please email us before or during the event and we will send you another opportunity to join the next available session - we wouldn't want you to miss out! We cannot issue new bookings post the event.

If you have any issues getting access, please contact us immediately at:

info@sendstation.co.uk

We always ensure we are available to help at the beginning of sessions and will do our best to assist you.

Team @ SEND Station

Our Terms and Conditions

This is a live event.

Recordings of this session are not made or permitted and all materials are copyright SEND Station Ltd.

Pricing is per delegate.

Please purchase additional tickets if more than one person is planning to attend the session.

We do not issue refunds for missed events, but we will ensure you have access to the same event at a future date so long as let us know in advance of the event or during it.

If the event does not take place due to a fault on our behalf, we will offer you the choice of rebooking free of charge or a refund.