Strategies for Research, Practice, and Policy for Autism in Later Life: A Report from a Think Tank on Aging and Autism

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Edelson, S. M., Nicholas, D., Stoddart, K. P., Bauman, M., Mawlam, L., Lawson, W., José, C., Morris, R., & Wright, S. D. (2020). Strategies for Research, Practice, and Policy for Autism in Later Life: A Report from a Think Tank on Aging and Autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51(1), 382-390. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04514-3

Publication date: 2 May 2020 Added to AutiHub: 6 Jul 2026 Type: Article Article language: English
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  1. Stephen M. Edelson
  2. David Nicholas
  3. Kevin P. Stoddart
  4. Margaret Bauman
  5. Laurie Mawlam
  1. Wenn Lawson *
  2. Caroline José
  3. Rae Morris
  4. Scott D. Wright

Abstract

Over the past decade, there has been a growing interest in adults on the autistic spectrum, and more recently, the challenges related to aging in this population. A two-day Think Tank meeting, focused on aging in autism, was convened amongst international leaders in the field of autism research and practice. This meeting included a series of presentations addressing the current status of aging research, followed by discussions regarding priorities going forward. Attendees shared their thoughts and concerns regarding community services, government policies, societal perspectives and physical and mental health. The goal of these discussions was to consider systematic approaches aimed at providing meaningful supports that can ensure a quality of life for seniors on the autism spectrum.

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