Is Global Developmental Delay another term for Autism?

In this episode, let’s talk about what GDD is, its characteristics and how it compares to autism. References: Amor, D.J. (2018). Investigating the child with intellectual disability. Journal of Paediatric and Child Health, 54, 1154-1158. doi: 10.1111/jpc.14202. Choo, Y. Y., Agarwal, P., How, C. H., & Yeleswarapu, S. P. (2019). Developmental delay: identification and management at primary care level. Singapore medical journal, 60(3), 119–123. https://doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2019025 Glascoe, F.P., Marks, K.P., & Bauer, N. (2016). Developmental-behavioral screening and surveillance. In R.M. Kliegman, B.F. Stanton, J.W. St Geme & N.F. Schor (Eds), Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics (20th edn, pp 90-100). Philadelphia: Elsevier. To donate to Walk for Autism, click on this link: https://www.walkforautism.org.au/fundraisers/letstalkaboutautism Let’s Talk About Autism is now on Instagram. Click https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutautismpodcast/ to follow so you can stay tuned for new episodes, extras and much more! For more information, head over to Aspect Australia - www.autismspectrum.org.au. Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.