Background Recent research suggests that autistic individuals have shorter lifespans and
experience worse health (greater health burden) than non-autistic individuals. Small …

Background The poorer physical health of autistic adults compared to non-autistic adults has
been highlighted by several epidemiological studies. However, research has so far been …

Objectives Autistic people experience poor physical and mental health along with reduced
life expectancy compared with non-autistic people. Our aim was to identify self-reported …

Autistic people experience more co-occurring health conditions and, on average, die
younger than non-autistic people. Despite growing awareness of health inequities, autistic …

Background General health status in adult populations with autism spectrum disorders has
been little studied. We aimed to investigate general health status and predictors of poor …

Evidence suggests that autistic adults have higher odds of developing several co‐occurring
conditions, but less is known about disparities by race and ethnicity in this population. Using …

This study assesses Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) scores in a 'big data'sample collected
through the UK Channel 4 television website, following the broadcasting of a medical …

​ Purpose There is a significant knowledge gap regarding the lives of adults on the autism
spectrum. Some literature suggests significant health and mental health inequalities for …

Background: Racial/ethnic disparities in access to diagnostic services are pervasive for
autistic children. However, a few studies have examined racial/ethnic health disparities …

Autistic individuals may be at risk of premature mortality, and physical health comorbidity
increases this risk; however, most studies fail to include older autistic adults or consider …