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Train the Trainers UNICEF

On June 27th 2025, CDGC kicked off it’s Train the Trainer’s Series in Saint Lucia. The Series is also taking

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) General Information

What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder which presents inattentive/disorganized behaviours and/or hyperactive/impulsive behaviours.1 Types

Global Developmental Delays (GDD) General Information

What is GDD? Global Developmental Delay (GDD) describes the presence of at least two delays out of four core developmental

General Information for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Social Communication Delays / Autism Spectrum Disorder

What is a social communication delay? Children with social communication delays have difficulties with social interaction, social communication and have

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Myths Versus Facts

MYTH #1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disease or mental illness.1 Fact: ASD is a difference in brain functioning

STOP Screen Time

At the Child Development and Guidance Centre, we stress to parents that they need to stop screen time. Most of

The Importance of Self-Care: Taking Care of Yourself as a Parent or Caregiver of a Child with Additional Needs

Living with a child with additional needs can be frustrating and tiring. It can also be very rewarding when your