Researcher interested in autism, ageing, cognition & health 🧠 SGDP Centre, King’s College London 🏫 Leaving X for BSky!

London, UK
Joined January 2012
Our autism and ageing group has a new publication out on experiences of trauma and PTSD symptoms. We found higher rates of childhood/adulthood trauma and PTSD symptoms in middle-aged and older autistic adults, with stronger links between trauma and PTSD. doi.org/10.1177/136236132614…
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We're starting the new academic year with a bang! We have two ARCH talks planned this October from Jessica Dark and Jagdeep Wadhwa-Brown. More information below 🥳 Interested? Tickets available on our Eventbrite @ eventbrite.co.uk/e/arch-semi…
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Call for participants! We want to provide evidence to the government about why people are seeking a diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD for themselves or people they support, and their experiences of the assessment process. More info/take part here: autismaction.qualtrics.com/j…
WE NEED YOU! Today, we are launching our most ambitious community survey yet, and we need to hear from as many of you as possible to have the biggest impact. The Government has data about how many people ask for autism and ADHD assessments, but it doesn't have good evidence about why. This missing data means the Government doesn't understand the rise in demand for assessment. Our survey will bring the reality of your lived experience directly to the Government. If you, your child or someone you support has been on a ADHD or Autism waitlist at any point over the last 14 years, we want to hear from you. You’ve waited long enough. Let’s make sure your experience is finally heard. 🔗 Take part here:autismaction.qualtrics.com/j… Help us reach as many people as possible by sharing this post! #AutismAction #Autism #ADHD #Neurodiversity
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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 @AutismAdulthood! Journal article link: doi.org/10.1177/257395812614… Open access version: kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/…
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Our findings suggest that promoting social connectedness may be an important way of improving quality of life for autistic adults as they age, and reinforce the need for tailored, lifespan-focused support. doi.org/10.1177/257395812614…
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Also, the different patterns highlights the importance of understanding ageing in autism and ensuring support continues across the lifespan. We have more work going on in this area, hopefully out soon! doi.org/10.1177/257395812614… Open access version: kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/…
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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/10.1177/174550572614… It's also part of a collection on menstruation and menopause for neurodivergent people.
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So what did we find? In our survey, autistic women/AFAB folk reported more reproductive health conditions and symptoms, greater challenges managing reproductive health and more negative healthcare experiences and higher healthcare inequalities. doi.org/10.1177/174550572614…
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Our findings highlight the need for tailored education for healthcare providers, as well as better access to personalised adjustments to improve reproductive care for autistic women/AFAB folk. doi.org/10.1177/174550572614… Interested? Do keep an eye on Dr Miriam Martini's work!
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Up to 97% of autistic people over 60 are undiagnosed. Dr @gavrobstew speaks with The Guardian on how family members can support and care for this 'neglected' generation as they age. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…
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(1/4) New paper! “Association between co-occurring psychiatric conditions and premature mortality in autistic people: population-based cohort study” Paper available here (free): tinyurl.com/yhp97ynd
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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.
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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 @ADAPTLabUCL @AmberJohn715 @gavrobstew
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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 eventbrite.co.uk/e/arch-semi…
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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.lanepe.202… ⬇️ More info below. @KingsIoPPN
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Diagnosis often acts as a gatekeeper to receiving timely help and support. However, the majority of people with #ADHD will not yet have received a diagnosis and be unsupported, which needs to be urgently addressed. doi.org/10.1016/j.lanepe.202…
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If you are interested in #ADHD and ageing, we have some longitudinal papers now out that might be of interest. Physical health in midlife: doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworko… Societal exclusion and psychological distress in midlife: doi.org/10.1038/s44220-026-0…
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