Research
Study: Higher rates of parkinsonism among older adults with autism
The Brief
- A study led by George Washington University researchers found that middle-aged and older adults with autism are more likely to have co-occurring parkinsonism.
- The comparison group was adults without autism or intellectual disability.
- The findings were reported by Medical Xpress on 2026-11-07.
Why it matters
The association between autism and parkinsonism in older adults may matter for clinicians and researchers who monitor aging adults with autism for movement symptoms.
Who’s affected
- Middle-aged and older adults with autism
- Clinicians and researchers in neurology and autism care
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Middle-aged and older adults with autism are more likely to have co-occurring parkinsonism than adults without autism or intellectual disability, according to a new study led by George Washington University researchers in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.
Timeline
Medical Xpress reports the study findings
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Study: Higher rates of parkinsonism among older adults with autism