What happens to autistic people as they age?
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What happens to autistic people as they age?
Our analysis showed that age and severity of autism were linked; that is, as age increased so did the severity of autism symptoms in social situations, communication and flexible thinking (such as coping with change or generating new ideas or solutions).
Where do autistic adults live?
Many adults with autism live at home or with a friend or family member. When additional support is needed, in-home services may include a companion, homemaking/housekeeping, therapy and health services or personal care. Respite Care. Some individuals with autism remain in their parents’ home far into their adult years.
What is the best state to live in as an adult with autism?
According to Autism Speaks, for example, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio, and Florida are less likely than states like Arizona and New Jersey to offer top-level services for adults.
What is the average life span of an autistic person?
The stress of living with autism is exhausting. On March 21, 2017, CNN published an article on a new study from the American Journal of Public Health that found the average life span of an autistic person is 36 years. I wasn’t shocked by this news. I know how dire things can be for so many of us on the spectrum,…
What is the diagnosis rate for autism across the spectrum?
With the rising diagnostic rate at 1 in 59, we must accommodate the pressing need for supports and programs for people on the spectrum across the lifespan. Like everyone else, people with autism move through significant life changes.
Is autism spectrum disorder a childhood condition?
In our culture, autism spectrum disorder is often thought of as a childhood condition, with public attention focused primarily on children and the importance of early detection and intervention. However, autism is a lifelong condition, and the available, necessary supports and treatments change as people on…
Does autism spectrum disorder increase the age of death?
It is posted under Fair Use guidelines. Two recent studies will undoubtedly shock individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These studies show a much earlier age of death in those with ASD as compared with the general population.