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Understanding autism in older adults

We were recruiting autistic adults aged 40 years and above to build a greater understanding of how autism influences people throughout their lifespan.

 

Participants attended several study visits at the
Brain and Mind Centre in Camperdown, Sydney, complete a range of social and cognitive assessments, participate in an MRI scan, and undertake a brief physical and physiological examination.


 

Recruitment

To be eligible for this study, participants must:

  • Be over 40 years old

  • Either​

    • Have an autism diagnosis, or be experiencing characteristics associated with autism, or

    • Be a healthy friend or family member who meets certain cognitive ability scores

This study is currently CLOSED.

Contact CAN Research

Brain and Mind Centre

University of Sydney

94 Mallet Street

Camperdown, NSW, 2050

Tel: 02 9114 4104

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The Children’s Hospital at Westmead

Cnr Hawkesbury Road & Hainsworth Street

Westmead, NSW, 2145

We use identity-first language (autistic person)  rather than person-first language (person with autism) throughout the site.
Find out more about our decision to do so. 

 

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