September 20, 2025The GerontologistOpen Access

From Diagnosis to Dialogue: a call for support of older adults with a late autism diagnosis

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MBMarije BlokLeyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing FJF JacobsCenter for Autism and Related Disorders AVArjan C. VidelerTilburg University

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Analysis reveals the impacts of a late autism diagnosis on identity and relationships in older adults, suggesting tailored interventions are essential.

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A late autism diagnosis complicates identity and personal relationships for older adults, requiring new understandings.
Interventions must be customized to meet the unique strengths and needs of older adults on the autism spectrum.
Qualitative research involved narratives from eighteen older adults, aged 60-77, highlighting their experiences and needs.
The findings promote a fundamental shift in how gerontology addresses autism, fostering greater societal understanding and support.

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Blok et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d439fa713b0b5dfea79c37 https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnaf181

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Analysis reveals the impacts of a late autism diagnosis on identity and relationships in older adults, suggesting tailored interventions are essential.

From Diagnosis to Dialogue: a call for support of older adults with a late autism diagnosis

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From Diagnosis to Dialogue: a call for support of older adults with a late autism diagnosis

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