Learning Difficulties – GDD

Learning Difficulties Introduction

• What is a learning difficulty?
• What is Global Development Delay?
• Key legislation, professional bodies, NICE guidelines, frameworks
• Case study

Common Learning Difficulties

• The 5 common learning difficulties
• Coping and teaching strategies
• Case study

Global Development Delay

• When is GDD diagnosed
• Autism vs GDD Case study
• Causes and Risk Factors
• Common Characteristics of GDD
• Assessment and Diagnosis
• Assessing Development
• Typical Screening Questions
• Correctable Causes of GDD
• Key developmental milestones case study
• When to be concerned – positive and negative indicators
• Summary

Support Strategies

• Early Interventions Plans (EIPs)
• Communication
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
• Visual Schedules and Sensory Tools
• Portage Services
• Family Support and Advocacy
• Education and Transition Planning

Training and Good Practice for Professionals

• Collaborative approach
• Person-centred planning
• Trauma-informed care
• Effective communication strategies such as Makaton or PECS