GDD in Children: Global Developmental Delay Global Developmental Delay (GDD) is a diagnosis used in children under 5 years old when they show significant delays in two or more developmental areas. 🧠 Affected Developmental Areas: 1.Gross motor – sitting, walking 2.Fine motor – holding objects, drawing 3.Speech and language – speaking or understanding 4.Cognitive – learning, problem-solving 5.Social and emotional – interacting with others 6.Daily living skills – eating, dressing 📌 Common Signs: *Delay in walking, crawling, or sitting *Not speaking or using words by expected age *Poor eye contact or not responding to name *Trouble understanding simple instructions *Difficulty interacting with others 🧬 Causes of GDD: Genetic conditions (e.g., Down syndrome, Fragile X) Prematurity Cerebral palsy Metabolic disorders Autism DISORDER Management of Global Developmental Delay (GDD) Priority: Physiotherapy-Based Early Intervention 🧠 1. Detailed Assessment Motor milestones: Head control, rolling, sitting, crawling, walking Muscle tone: Hypotonia or hypertonia Balance & coordination Primitive reflexes 💪 2. Physiotherapy Goals Promote normal motor development Prevent secondary complications (e.g., contractures) Improve muscle strength, tone, and posture Enhance balance and coordination Support independent mobility and daily function 🧒 3. Physiotherapy Techniques Technique Purpose Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT) To facilitate normal movement patterns Sensory Integration Therapy For children with sensory issues Stretching & Strengthening Especially for spasticity or low tone Gait Training & Orthotic Support To support ambulation Balance & Coordination Activities Improve trunk control and spatial awareness Therapy Ball, Wedges, Bolsters For dynamic activities and core work 📌 4. Home Exercise Program Customized daily routines for parents Parent education on handling and positioning Use of play-based exercises 🧠 5. Interdisciplinary Support Speech therapy – if speech/language is delayed Occupational therapy – for fine motor and ADLs Special educator – for cognitive and learning support Pediatrician / Neurologist – for monitoring medical causes 🌟 Why Physiotherapy First? “Movement is the foundation for all development. A child who can sit, explore, and move confidently will engage better in communication, learning, and play.” FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT DR PHYSIO FOR YOUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT 🧩#AhmedabadPhysiotherapy #GujaratKidsCare #AhmedabadChildClinic #ChildPhysioAhmedabad #AhmedabadTherapyCenter #AhmedabadParents #AhmedabadDoctors #AhmedabadPediatrics #PhysioForKidsAhmedabad #DevelopmentalTherapyAhmedabad