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July 16, 2025

Older Autistic people and social care: Identifying gaps, priorities, and recommendations for research, policy, and practice

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MSMary E. StewartMMMarisa McKinlayCWCraig Woolf

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Overview

Mixed methods research identifies barriers in social care for older autistic individuals, suggesting urgent policy reforms.

Key Points

  • Older autistic people face unique challenges in accessing social care support.
  • Findings highlight the need for co-designed care systems that meet the needs of older autistic individuals.
  • Thematic analysis revealed critical insights from both autistic individuals and social care professionals.
  • Raising public awareness about older autistic people's needs is essential for better support and outcomes.

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Stewart et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a02c9e6551bb0af8ccd45https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/m49au_v1
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