We also recap that research on older autistic people has lagged behind other age groups (from Mason et al. (2022; AiA)) - only 0.4% of autism research focuses on old age, but in recent years it has become a rapidly changing field of research.

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We start by raising the issue that autism in midlife and old age are often overlooked. Using data from O'Nions et al. (2023; Lancet), we estimate that 89% of middle-aged autistic people and 96% of older autistic people in the UK are likely undiagnosed.

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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Recorded PTSD Prevalence Rates in Diagnosed Autistic Populations #INSAR2025

Personality Disorder Diagnoses in Autistic People: Evidence from a Matched UK-based Cohort Study #INSAR2025

Sleep Quality and Mental Health in Middle-Aged and Older Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults #INSAR2025

Traumatic Life Experiences and PTSD Symptoms in Middle-Aged and Older Autistic Adults #INSAR2025

Factors Associated with Social Isolation and Loneliness in Middle-Aged and Older Adults with High Autistic Traits #INSAR2025

A Multi-Study Exploration of Suicidality and Associated Influences in Midlife and Older Age #INSAR2025

Hello Seattle! I’ll be at #INSAR2025 this year. I’m hosting a special interest group and presenting some posters.

⬇️ Details below!

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Attending #INSAR this year? Interested in #AutRes, ageing, midlife and older age?

Me and @claireklein.bsky.social are hosting a special interest group on Wednesday 30th April, 2:30-4pm Seattle local time. Do join us!

Do email if you can’t attend and want to be included in post-INSAR activities.

I had a proud supervisor moment yesterday supporting my wonderful former BSc student, Andreea. Her work on sleep and mental health in middle-aged and older autistic adults was chosen from 100s of projects to be presented that this research event hosted by the Houses of Parliament. She was fantastic!