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June 19, 2026Neuroscience & Biobehavioral ReviewsOpen Access

Aging in Autism: A Systematic Review of Cognitive, Neural, and Physical Health Findings.

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ADAbigail DickinsonDRDeclan RyanJCJudith Carroll

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Overview

Systematic review examines cognitive and health outcomes in autistic adults, suggesting targeted vulnerabilities.

Key Points

  • This review aims to clarify the aging trajectories of cognitive, neural, and physical health in autistic adults.
  • Systematic review conducted using PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science to identify eligible studies.
  • Included 56 studies with longitudinal data or age-by-diagnosis comparisons focused on autistic adults.
  • Synthesis of findings by cognitive, neural, and physical health domains.
  • No evidence of globally accelerated or attenuated aging in autism was found.
  • Subjective cognitive complaints were notably higher in autistic adults compared to non-autistic adults.
  • Elevated rates of neurodegenerative diseases and sensory impairments were identified, alongside complex cardiovascular findings.

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Dickinson et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a34de9d65a5b0777af2dfa2https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2026.106820
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