Autism Aging Resources

Stay up to date with the latest Autism Aging Resources with related websites and information for older autistic individuals with mental health issues, with a specific focus on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in adults.
 
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Aging

AARP – Autism AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age. AARP is an interest group in the United States focusing on issues affecting those 50 and older, and the organization is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
American Society on Aging (ASA) The American Society on Aging (ASA) is the largest multidisciplinary association in aging, with a diverse membership across the United States. ASA members may all work with older adults or for older adults, but they span a wide range of professions, from gerontology to age tech and everything in between.
Autism Research Institute (ARI): Autism & Aging – Cognition and Well-being Informative article discusses the impact of aging on health, quality of life, and cognition in autistic adults. Author discusses aging in the general population and how it relates to autistic experience, and considers differences in aging experiences across groups and how they inform autism care and research.
National Council on Aging (NCOA) – Autism Since 1950, NCOA has made improving the lives of older adults our passion and mission. From the spark of a movement to growing toward the future, NCOA’s work to ensure we all can age with health and financial security is rooted in a rich history.
RetireGuide – Seniors on the Autism Spectrum Better understanding what autism looks like in seniors and how it may impact their lives can help make a difference for both them and their families.

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ProjectSpectrum.org – a clearinghouse of information resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related mental health conditions.