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September 10, 2025FPOP Bulletin Psychology of Older People

Older adults, autism and communication

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KDKaren DuffinJWJustyna Walecka-Bowery

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Overview

Research highlights communication challenges for autistic older adults, indicating gaps in mental health services.

Key Points

  • Communication needs of autistic older adults are often unmet when accessing mental health services.
  • Many professionals are now realizing the inadequacies in support for autistic individuals without learning disabilities.
  • Differences in sensory needs and information processing styles significantly affect communication preferences.
  • The focus on autistic experiences can enhance understanding and improve intervention strategies.

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Duffin et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a8fe54b1d3bfb60e1b68https://doi.org/10.53841/bpsfpop.2025.1.171.52
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