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ERIC Number: EJ1141242
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Jun
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
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Aging and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Naturalistic, Longitudinal Study of the Comorbidities and Behavioral and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Adults with ASD
Wise, Elizabeth A.; Smith, Marcia D.; Rabins, Peter V.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v47 n6 p1708-1715 Jun 2017
Little is known about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in persons over age 50. In a retrospective, naturalistic review of 74 individuals aged 30 and older meeting DSM-5 criteria for ASD, the point prevalence of behavioral and neuropsychiatric symptoms (BNPS) declined significantly for 12 of 13 BNPS over a mean of 25 years while many other features of ASD remained stable. GI disorders (68.9%) and seizure disorders (23%) were common, and 25.7% of the sample had a BMI >30. Females were more likely to engage in screaming (p < 0.05) and oppositional behavior (p < 0.05). Current age did not have a significant effect on BNPS prevalence.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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