This article addresses an important and barely researched topic: what happens to children
with autism spectrum disorders when they grow old. We review the small published literature …

Background: There is a paucity of research involving older autistic people, as highlighted in
a number of systematic reviews. However, it is less clear whether this is changing, and what …

Diagnosis and individualized treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) represent major
problems for contemporary psychiatry. Tackling these problems requires guidance by a …

Background Although autism in children and in adults attracts attention with respect to
clinical and research needs, autism in the older individuals has not been considered to any …

Research providing an evidence-base for autistic adult services is sparse. The Autism
Spectrum Disorders in the European Union (ASDEU) network implemented an on-line …

Background: The autism spectrum (AS) is a multifaceted neurodevelopmental variant
associated with lifelong challenges. Despite the relevant importance of identifying AS in …

Aims Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition, with symptoms
appearing in the early developmental period. Little is known about its current burden at the …

A century ago, Kraepelin and Bleuler observed that schizophrenia is often antedated by
“premorbid” abnormalities. In this study we explore how the childhood neurodevelopmental …

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by
challenges in social interaction and communication and the presence of restricted interests …

Previous research has indicated that autistic adults experience higher rates of co‐occurring
mental health difficulties and poorer quality of life (QoL) than their non‐autistic peers. Little is …