Strategies for research, practice, and policy for autism in later life: a report from a Think Tank on aging and autism

Stephen M. Edelson; David B. Nicholas; Kevin P. Stoddart; Margaret B. Bauman; Laurie Mawlam; Wenn B. Lawson; Caroline Jose; Rae Morris; Scott D. Wright

doi:10.1007/s10803-020-04514-3

Strategies for research, practice, and policy for autism in later life: a report from a Think Tank on aging and autism

Stephen M. Edelson^*, David B. Nicholas, Kevin P. Stoddart, Margaret B. Bauman, Laurie Mawlam, Wenn B. Lawson, Caroline Jose, Rae Morris, Scott D. Wright

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Over the past decade, there has been a growing interest in adults on the autistic spectrum, and more recently, the challenges related to aging in this population. A two-day Think Tank meeting, focused on aging in autism, was convened amongst international leaders in the field of autism research and practice. This meeting included a series of presentations addressing the current status of aging research, followed by discussions regarding priorities going forward. Attendees shared their thoughts and concerns regarding community services, government policies, societal perspectives and physical and mental health. The goal of these discussions was to consider systematic approaches aimed at providing meaningful supports that can ensure a quality of life for seniors on the autism spectrum.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	382-390
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Volume	51
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04514-3
Publication status	Published - Jan 2021

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aging
seniors
Think Tank

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