Aging With Autism

As autistic people become adults and senior citizens, finding housing, work, and places to socialize will become essential to their well-being. This phase of life can also raise new health concerns for people with autism.

Like anyone else, autistic people may need to adapt to changes in mobility and age-related diseases like osteoporosis or heart disease as they age. These changes can be disruptive to an autistic person’s routines and be upsetting on an emotional level. In answer to the general scarcity of resources for autistic adults and seniors, in this section, we provide information on programs and organizations in Georgia that can help autistic adults find options for living well.