my son has just turned 3 last week and he has been delayed across a range of areas for a long time, he’s had all the tests, speech therapy ect. He is delayed in his speech and communication (he can’t understand much of what you say or ask of him) he didn’t walk til 21 months, his gross and fine motor skills are not great, he can’t jump (on a trampoline he can but not in puddles he will just stomp) he can’t ride a little scooter he just pushes them, he can’t kick a ball but he can throw one and loves to play catch. He can’t feed himself (or won’t) with cutlery, he can’t or won’t undress or dress himself/put shoes on ect, he will try to put shoes on but can’t do it and gets so frustrated with himself. He seems to cry over every little thing some days and I think a lot of this is down to his frustration of not being able to say what he wants or needs. And being a typical toddler! He can say a lot of words and will put 2 or 3 together when playing or trying to talk to you. He makes appropriate noises when playing with toys ect. He can’t say yes but can say no. Very strong willed very stubborn and hates holding hands won’t walk nice with you just likes to be free and run whenever he fancies, nothing calm about him always wants to be picked up. Not a huge player but likes his cars monster trucks dinosaurs ect. Is not toilet trained. Sorry for the long post my question is I had the health visitor today and she’s put him about a year behind his age. So about 2. I knew he was behind anyway but it’s kind of hard to hear it. He has just started nursery and I have every faith he will progress even more but now he’s in the school life how will things look for him moving forward? I know no one will know but does anyone have similar experiences with their little one from what I’ve described about mine? Have you had children with GDD and they’ve caught up over time? I just need some positivity right now. I know he’s still so young and I just love him so much and just want him to be cared and looked after in the way that he needs and deserves.