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September 10, 2025Annual Review of Developmental Psychology

Aging Across the Autism Spectrum

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GSGavin R. StewartFHFrancesca Happé

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Overview

Narrative review synthesizes findings on aging, health profiles, and cognitive function in autism.

Key Points

  • Aging in autistic individuals shows significant gaps in research, especially regarding life outcomes and support.
  • Key findings indicate that health profiles and cognitive function are critical in understanding aging in autism.
  • The review highlights the need for more empirical research on midlife and older autistic populations.
  • Future research should address the complexities of aging, health disparities, and the lived experiences of autistic individuals.

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Stewart et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d7fe54b1d3bfb60fa6a5https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-devpsych-111323-090813
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