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It is not easy being understood when you have a learning disability, or even making yourself heard. I am writing this blog to show how my disability affects my day-to-day life and what help & support I need. This blog is for those who learn and work in disability and mental health. I have lived with Disabilities and Mental Health problems for nearly 57 years since birth. I want to help others help others the same and similar to me.

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Answers to the What Is Global Developmental Delay (GDD) quiz

 

Quiz: GDD — Answers

  1. Answer: B — Delay in two or more developmental domains

  2. Answer: C — Under age 5

  3. Answer: D — Cardiovascular endurance is not normally a developmental domain in GDD (domains are e.g. motor / speech / cognition / social)

  4. Answer: True

  5. Answer: False — in many cases no specific cause is found

  6. Answer: A, B & D (Genetic testing; Brain MRI; Developmental evaluation by a specialist)

  7. Answer: B — Early intervention with therapy is most important

  8. Answer: False — GDD may change; intervention can help, diagnosis may be refined over time

  9. Answer: D — All of the above are risk factors

  10. Answer: B — “Always 

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