Global development delay is defined as a child taking longer than average to reach certain milestones. This might include them learning to walk or talk, movement skills, discovering new things or ...

We're still in Global Development Delay limbo. And I still remember how that two year review felt. I felt completely alone and overwhelmed with sadness.

Our data suggest that children with an early diagnosis of global developmental delay have persistent significant difficulties at school age in both developmental and functional outcomes.

Developmental delays are different from developmental disabilities, which include such conditions as cerebral palsy, hearing loss, and autism spectrum disorder, which usually last for life.

Developmental delays can affect a child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, or behavioral skills. Often, delays affect more than one area of development. When a child has ...