See also Women/AFAB for resources on menopause

There is at present little research and understanding of the needs of older Autistic people, as most of the research has previously been focused on children. Hopefully more can be added in here in the future, as society begins to recognise the needs of this massively under-served population.

Older Autistics: General

Lost and Now Found: A guide to understanding and accepting yourself for late-discovered autistic adults by Kate Laine-Toner and Suzi Payton.

Ageing and Autism: A BIG conversation – older Autistic people share their worries and their hopes about their lives in the hope of building a conversation around what it means to be growing older as an Autistic person. They explain what matters to them and the issues that need to be addressed to help older autistic people live happier lives.

Why We Need Research about Autism and Ageing – Cos Micheal (Journal Article)

Retirement

“Retirement Is One Hell of a Change”: Autistic People’s Experiences of Retiring (Research Article)