Our new study on social connectedness and quality of life in middle-aged and older autistic adults (aged 40-93) has now been published in @autisminadulthood.bsky.social! Journal article link: doi.org/10.1177/2573... Open access version: kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/pu... #AutRes

Our new study is our on the reproductive health and healthcare experiences of autistic and non-autistic women/AFAB folk. The paper is available here, open access: doi.org/10.1177/1745... It's also part of a collection on menstruation and menopause for neurodivergent people.

Very proud of @agnewblais.bsky.social and of her fascinating work on the relationship between menstrual cycle and ADHD symptoms! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....

ADHD and periods: Are my hormones making my symptoms worse?

A first-of-its-kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.

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Up to 97% of autistic people over 60 are undiagnosed. Dr @gavrobstew.bsky.social speaks with @theguardian.com on how family members can support and care for this 'neglected' generation as they age. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

If you can't think of what to do in the heat 🥵 - do consider attending our webinar 4 - 6.30pm ➡️today⬅️on multi-modal communication, particularly in relation to autism. Free to attend, online, bring a cool drink 🍹@uofgsocsci.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-i-comm...

Are you a UK-based clinician working w/ women who may present with ADHD symptoms during the menopausal transition? Pls consider taking part in our online focus groups on understanding barriers and facilitators to care. You can register your interest here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/x8Gr6XwxZQ

The largest gap between recorded diagnoses and prevalence estimates was observed in older adults, indicating many remain undiagnosed. An urgent need exists for diagnostic services that are adequately resourced and accessible across the lifespan.

A population-based study of >42 million people in England found #ADHD diagnoses have risen markedly since 2020, yet recorded prevalence (1.19% in 2025) remains far below global estimates of ADHD prevalence. shorturl.at/WmBhP @gavrobstew.bsky.social

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adults in England, 2000–2025: Recorded Prevalence and Diagnostic Trends in a Population-Based Observational Study Using Routinely Collected Pri...

Findings provide a detailed picture of current diagnostic coverage and temporal change. Results indicate that although ADHD diagnoses have increased substantially over the past decade, recorded ADHD d...

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Our last ARCH seminar of the academic year is here! Join us next week on June 24th to hear about care pathway outcomes for autistic people and others, presented by Celine El Baou from UCL. Interested? Tickets available at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arch-semin...

Interested in the wider conversation? Dr Gavin Stewart will be speaking at the British Academy's Ideas Festival on Saturday, where researchers and people with lived experience will explore how understandings of neurodiversity are evolving. Book your free ticket now 👇

The British Academy Ideas Festival - Saturday

The British Academy Ideas Festival returns on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June. Celebrating bold thinking and unexpected discoveries from the histories that shape our identities to the forces influencin...

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New research suggests that ADHD may still be under-recognised and underdiagnosed in England. Co-authored by Dr Gavin Stewart @gavrobstew.bsky.social, a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow, the study draws on data from millions of patient records.🧵

ADHD diagnoses soar in UK but adults over 65 remain overlooked, study finds

About 2.5million people in the UK have ADHD, NHS data shows. But researchers found cases are still under-diagnosed in older adults.

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#ADHD  may still be under-recognised and under-diagnosed in England despite recent increases in diagnosis, according to new research from the IoPPN (@gavrobstew.bsky.social). @ucl.ac.uk and the @liverpooluni.bsky.social. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/adhdmay...

ADHD  may be under-diagnosed in adults across England | King's College London

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may still be under-recognised and under-diagnosed in England despite recent increases in diagnosis, according to a study led by researchers at King’s Co...

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Really pleased that our new paper has been published in The Lancet Regional Health: Europe, looking at #ADHD prevalence and incidence over the past 25 years in England. You can find the paper (open access) here: doi.org/10.1016/j.la... ⬇️ More info below. @kingsioppn.bsky.social

📢 The How I Communicate project will be holding an online webinar focusing on supporting & valuing the communication of minimally/non-speaking autistic young people 🙌 ➡️ 25th June, 4 - 7pm ➡️ Free ⬇️ Register below

Our new #AutRes paper is out in Nature Mental Health! We examined different trajectories of anxiety in midlife/older age and their relationship with autistic traits. And it was led by a wonderful former MSc and pre-doctoral fellow, Effie Eshetu. doi.org/10.1038/s442... More below ⬇️

The association between autistic traits and trajectories of anxiety in middle-aged and older adults: an 8-year growth mixture model analysis - Nature Mental Health

Eshetu and collaborators investigated anxiety comorbidity in later life among adults with elevated autistic traits, examining how anxiety symptoms unfold with aging in a large UK community sample.

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The @journalautism.bsky.social is 30! To celebrate this milestone the editorial team put together an anniversary issue with classic papers published in the journal. My pick is the first autism prevalence study in Africa. #AutRes Please find the full issue here: journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec...

Our new open access #autres paper is now out, on #menopause in #autistic populations. Info below ⬇️ With @goldage.bsky.social, @nellfahey.bsky.social, Will Mandy, and @proffrancescahappe.bsky.social journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Understanding the impact of prior depressive and anxiety symptoms and autism diagnosis on menopause symptoms - Rebecca A. Charlton, Nell Fahey, William Mandy, Francesca Happé, Gavin R. Stewart, 2026

Background There is growing awareness from qualitative research studies that menopause may be particularly challenging for autistic people. Research in the gene...

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Delighted to be hiring a new Clinical Psychology Lecturer in #childandadolescent #eatingdisorders to come and join our vibrant environment @SGDPCentreKCL @KingsIoPPN @KingsCollegeLon @MaudsleyNHS Please repost! my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...

Feeling the post-INSAR blues? Fear not - ARCH has just the thing for you! 🎉 On May 27th, we'll be hosting Mark Somerville, who will discuss his review on the lived experience of transgender autistic people. Interested? Tickets are available @ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arch-semin... ✉️ #Autism #AutRes

Great time presenting my work at INSAR! Currently in the process of writing up the findings from my qualitative study I ran with autistic individuals with FND, and had some lovely chats with people at INSAR about FND

Hello autism researchers #AutRes, looking forward to seeing you in Prague later this week for #INSAR2026! I'm really looking forward to this anniversary edition and to what I hope is a varied and rich programme of talks, workshops and posters

Recruiting #ActuallyAutistic adults for a Community Engagement Board. Learn more about this #autism research opportunity below! Register your interest here 👉 forms.office.com/e/MvrA1zJp1r

Alanna Shand@alannajshand.bsky.social · 4mo ago

#AskingAutistics - I’m looking for #ActuallyAutistic people to help shape my #autism research. Taking part will involve attending 1-hour meetings every other month (if you are available). Attendees will be financially reimbursed for their time. Interested? 👉 forms.office.com/e/MvrA1zJp1r

📝 Our new mixed-methods paper exploring retirement experiences in autistic populations is now out in @journalautism.bsky.social, open access: doi.org/10.1177/1362.... Here are some key findings ⬇️ #AutRes 1/x

‘A New Pace of Life’: A Mixed-Methods Exploration of Retirement Plans, Preparations and Experiences in Middle-Aged and Older Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults - Zuzanna Kowalczyk, Ahna Huwaida Ahmad Fa...

Retirement is a major life change affecting routines, finances and wellbeing. Autistic adults may face extra challenges during this transition due to employment...

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I had a wonderful time at the BNPA conference the other week! Brilliant discussion about functional cognitive disorder (and a brilliant lunch too!)

New paper alert! We summarise current knowledge on how to use the CAT-Q in research and clinical settings, and offer recommendations on what (not) to do, as well as priorities for future research. 1/4

Meng-Chuan Lai@mengchuanlai.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Sharing our opinions and words of caution on the (mis)use of the Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q), via @autisminadulthood.bsky.social : journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

“Dance is what I am. It's how I inhabit my body, and best meet the world; dancing is my main form of stim, and helps me live, rather than barely exist, in the world.” – autistic participant in the Ada study. We’re sharing results & short films on 26 March, 7pm UK time, registration link below. 🧵

NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR)@nihrspcr.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Join our free webinar on 26 Mar, 7-8pm on 'Autistic adults’ experiences of dance, and co-creation of short films to increase awareness about autistic experiences and how to make dance more accessible.' 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4s175kN #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social

🗣️Could it be? It's ARCH next week! Join us next Wednesday to hear from Dr Ashlea Cromby (with an introduction from Dr Rebecca Wood) about her PhD work about autistic communication through memes. Tickets available @ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arch-semin... We hope to see you there!

Community Priorities for Preventing Suicide in Autistic People: An Approach to Guide Policy and Practice by Moseley et. al. explores the ideas of autistic people and their supporters on necessary pathways to suicide prevention. NEW FREE journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Community Priorities for Preventing Suicide in Autistic People: An Approach to Guide Policy and Practice - Rachel L. Moseley, Tanya Procyshyn, Tanatswa Chikaura, Sarah J. Marsden, Tracey A. Parsons, S...

Background: Suicide is a leading cause of death for autistic people worldwide, but there is remarkably little research addressing suicide prevention strategies ...

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It was great speaking with Miryam about autism and ageing while she prepared this article, and hopefully it will help raise wider awareness about the experiences and needs of middle-aged and older autistic folk.

Nature@nature.com · 6mo ago

Most research on autism focuses on younger people, but some studies suggest older adults face increased risks — and perhaps benefits go.nature.com/4qNTCvh

It's ARCH time once again! 🥳 Join us on Wednesday the 25th for a talk by Alanna Shand (@alannajshand.bsky.social) about the psychological strengths autistic people use to compensate for difficulties. Tickets are available @ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arch-semin... We hope to see you there!