This session will equip GPs with the necessary skills to identify and manage developmental delays in children effectively.
Session resources
- Presentation slides
- Starting Blocks – National resource base on early childhood education and care: https://www.startingblocks.gov.au
- Raising Children Network – A wide range of resources for parents and caregivers: https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/developmental-delay
- Disability Gateway – Federal government website with comprehensive information and resources on topics relating to disability https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au/
- The A-List – Resources and information on autism: https://www.mycarespace.com.au/alist
- Just Like You – A program that educates primary school aged students on inclusivity and disability https://www.justlikeyou.org.au
- All Play – Evidence-based resources to help parents, teachers, coaches, carers and health professionals working with children with developmental challenges: https://allplay.org.au
- Playgroup Australia – Playgroup Australia is a not-for-profit organisation and contains resource and research on playgroups, and links to state playgroup organisations: https://playgroupaustralia.org.au
- Parent support groups – MyTime is a place where parents can share ideas and experiences with others who understand. It is for all parents and carers of children under the age of 18 who need a higher level of care than other children. They run various groups with facilitators and is free https://www.mytime.net.au/
- NDIS funding https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/families-and-carers/early-childhood-approach-children-younger-9/developmental-delay-and-early-childhood-approach
- More resources: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/childhood/parents/needs/ecisappform.pdf
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