Advances in early intervention for language and social development in children with global developmental delay

GUO Cheng; YU Xiaodan

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2024-1159

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2025, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (9) : 987-991. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2024-1159

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Advances in early intervention for language and social development in children with global developmental delay

GUO Cheng, YU Xiaodan

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Global developmental delay (GDD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by delays in two or more developmental domains in children under 5 years of age.Among these children, most exhibit impairments in the language domain, and closely related social skills are also typically delayed.The period from 0 to 5 years is a critical stage for brain development and a key window for language and social intervention.With appropriate supportive interventions during this stage, some GDD children can progress to within the normal functional range.However, current research on intervention methods and outcomes for GDD remains limited, both domestically and internationally.Therefore, this article will summarize the developmental characteristics of GDD children in language and social domains and review the current progress in early intervention practices and research.

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global developmental delay / intellectual disability / early intervention / children

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GUO Cheng, YU Xiaodan. Advances in early intervention for language and social development in children with global developmental delay[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2025, 33(9): 987-991 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2024-1159

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