There is little comprehensive research into autistic adulthood, and even less into the
services and supports that are most likely to foster flourishing adult autistic lives. This limited …

Successful aging is a concept that has gained popularity and relevance internationally
among gerontologists in recent decades. Examining lay older adults' perspectives on …

Difficulties with social interactions and communication that characterize autism persist in
adulthood. While social participation in adulthood is often marked by social isolation and …

In this systematic review, we examined quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods studies
on loneliness in autistic adults. A total of 1460 articles were identified, and 34 of these met …

Autism can be considered both a personal and social identity. Identifying the factors
contributing to positive Autistic identity development is crucial given the potential …

Many autistic people and people with non-spectrum neurodevelopmental disabilities (eg
intellectual disability) report feeling lonely, which can negatively impact their well-being …

Relevant and valid measurement is crucial in determining whether interventions and
supports have improved the quality of life (QoL) of autistic people. However, it is possible …

Autistic adults experience a high number of job changes, reduced working hours, minimal
workplace supports, and overrepresentation in entry‐level and low paid positions. This study …

Abstract Background and Objectives Existing literature highlights notable health and social
inequalities for people ageing with a lifelong disability and the need for research to better …

Most research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has focused on younger individuals, but
there is increasing awareness that more must be known about the clinical needs and …