Research investigation of older adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) noticeably lags behind studies of children and younger adults with ASD. This article reviews the current literature regarding a range of quality of life outcomes of aging adults with ASD. Studies that have addressed life expectancy, comorbid physical and mental health issues, ASD symptomatology, and social, residential, and vocational outcomes are reviewed. Research challenges in identifying older cohorts of adults with ASD are also discussed, and notable areas of concern are highlighted. Overall, aging with ASD does present challenges, but there is also evidence that positive outcomes are attainable. The article concludes with brief recommendations on how to optimize the aging process for individuals with ASD.
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Univ N Carolina, Neurodev Disorders Res Ctr, Sch Med, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USAUniv N Carolina, Neurodev Disorders Res Ctr, Sch Med, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
Dichter, Gabriel S.
Lam, Kristen S. L.
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Univ N Carolina, Neurodev Disorders Res Ctr, Sch Med, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USAUniv N Carolina, Neurodev Disorders Res Ctr, Sch Med, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
Lam, Kristen S. L.
Turner-Brown, Lauren M.
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Univ N Carolina, Neurodev Disorders Res Ctr, Sch Med, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USAUniv N Carolina, Neurodev Disorders Res Ctr, Sch Med, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
Turner-Brown, Lauren M.
Holtzclaw, Tia N.
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Univ N Carolina, Neurodev Disorders Res Ctr, Sch Med, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USAUniv N Carolina, Neurodev Disorders Res Ctr, Sch Med, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
Holtzclaw, Tia N.
Bodfish, James W.
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Univ N Carolina, Neurodev Disorders Res Ctr, Sch Med, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
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Massachusetts Gen Hosp, Lurie Ctr Autism, Lexington, MA 02421 USA
Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Lexington, MA 02421 USAMassachusetts Gen Hosp, Lurie Ctr Autism, Lexington, MA 02421 USA
Neumeyer, Ann M.
Gates, Amy
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Massachusetts Gen Hosp, Lurie Ctr Autism, Lexington, MA 02421 USAMassachusetts Gen Hosp, Lurie Ctr Autism, Lexington, MA 02421 USA
Gates, Amy
Ferrone, Christine
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Massachusetts Gen Hosp, Lurie Ctr Autism, Lexington, MA 02421 USAMassachusetts Gen Hosp, Lurie Ctr Autism, Lexington, MA 02421 USA
Ferrone, Christine
Lee, Hang
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Massachusetts Gen Hosp, Ctr Biostat, Boston, MA 02114 USA
Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Boston, MA 02114 USAMassachusetts Gen Hosp, Lurie Ctr Autism, Lexington, MA 02421 USA
Lee, Hang
Misra, Madhusmita
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Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Boston, MA 02114 USA
Massachusetts Gen Hosp, Pediat Endocrine Unit, Boston, MA 02114 USA
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