Hunting more than woozles - why we must study ASD and other atypical conditions in the older population

Ian Stuart-Hamilton

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Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often viewed in terms of its effects on children and young adults, with under 1 per cent of studies even considering older adults. This is a serious oversight - the current study of middle aged adults with high functioning ASD reveals serious psychiatric and health problems remain in significantly higher proportions in the older population. The implications for health and social care policy are discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationN/A
Publication statusUnpublished - 1 Jan 1990
Event Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Aberystwyth
Duration: 10 Jun 201010 Jun 2010

Conference

Conference Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Period10/06/1010/06/10

Keywords

  • psychogerontology
  • autism
  • asperger syndrome
  • asd
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • ageing
  • old age

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