Nylander, L., Axmon, A., Björne, P., Ahlström, G. and Gillberg, C. (2018) Older adults with autism spectrum disorders in Sweden: a register study of diagnoses, psychiatric care utilization and psychotropic medication of 601 individuals. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48(9), pp. 3076-3085. (doi: 10.1007/s10803-018-3567-0) (PMID:29663191) (PMCID:PMC6096790)
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Abstract
In a Swedish sample of persons eligible for disability services and aged 55 years or older in 2012, persons (n = 601) with autism spectrum disorder diagnoses registered in specialist care were identified. Register data concerning diagnoses of other psychiatric disorders, psychiatric care, and psychiatric medication were reviewed. More than 60% had been in contact with psychiatric care. The majority had no intellectual disability (ID) diagnosis recorded during the study period. Apart from ID, affective disorders, anxiety and psychotic disorders were most commonly registered; alcohol/substance abuse disorders were uncommon. Psychotropic drug prescriptions were very common, especially in the ID group. Professionals need awareness of this vulnerable group; studies concerning their life circumstances and service requirements should be conducted.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Additional Information: | This work was funded by the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (Forte Dnr: 2014-4753). |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Gillberg, Professor Christopher |
| Authors: | Nylander, L., Axmon, A., Björne, P., Ahlström, G., and Gillberg, C. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| ISSN: | 0162-3257 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1573-3432 |
| Published Online: | 16 April 2018 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2018 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorder 48:3076-3085 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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