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Aging in autism spectrum disorders: a mini-review
Francesca Happé1, Rebecca A Charlton
1MRC Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, London, UK. francesca.happe@kcl.ac.uk
Gerontology
|August 26, 2011
Summary
This study explores aging in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research on neurotypical aging offers insights into social cognition, executive function, and quality of life for aging individuals with ASD.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Gerontology
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) research
Background:
- Aging in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is under-researched.
- Understanding long-term outcomes for ASD is crucial for service planning and developmental trajectory insights.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on aging in autism.
- To explore the relevance of neurotypical aging research to core ASD impairments.
- To identify key research themes for future studies on aging with ASD.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of aging in autism.
- Analysis of neurotypical aging research in relation to ASD domains (social cognition, executive function, cognitive style, memory).
Main Results:
- Limited research exists on aging in autism.
- Neurotypical aging research provides relevant themes: cognitive reserve, compensation, quality of life, loneliness, and physical health.
- These themes are applicable to understanding aging individuals with ASD.
Conclusions:
- Future research on aging in autism is vital.
- Such studies will inform service development and understanding of ASD's developmental course.
- Investigating aging in ASD may offer insights into neuropathology and etiology.
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