Project ID: 683

DescriptionComparison of cognitive profiles of individuals over the age of 50 with and without ASD. Although a lot of research has been done with younger people with autism, very little research has looked at older people with and without autism. Developing a better understanding of the memory and cognitive abilities of older adults with ASD will aid understanding of potential cognitive decline in this group and tailoring of psychosocial and support interventions for them.
TopicsAgeing
Medical and Health
TypeExternal research (U3A as research subjects)
U3AIndividual U3A members, London, acting on request received by the U3A
Organization/partnerUniversity College London, Dept of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology
Year started2017
Source of referenceRequest to U3A from researcher