New findings demonstrate a concerning trend: autistic adults are significantly more likely to be readmitted to mental health hospitals shortly after discharge, suggesting that current care pathways may not be adequately addressing their needs. 🧩🏥🔄
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Disabled World
Autistic Adults Face Higher Mental Health Readmission Rates - #DisabledWorld
New research shows autistic adults face 1.5x higher hospital readmission rates for mental health conditions, revealing critical gaps in accessible care.
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89% to 97% of autistic adults aged 40+ years are undiagnosed in the UK. Middle-aged and older autistic adults are facing higher rates of mental and physical health conditions than non-autistic adults of the same age, alongside challenges with employment, relationships and wellbeing. 🧩💔👥💼
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King's College London
Around 90% of middle-aged and older autistic adults are undiagnosed in the UK, new review finds
89 to 97 per cent of autistic adults aged 40+ years are undiagnosed in the UK, according to the largest review of its kind. The review indicated that middle-aged and older autistic adults are facing higher rates of mental and physical health conditions than…
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Autistic adults are more likely to report suicide-related behaviours and psychological distress irrespective of previous traumatic experiences, according to new research. 🧩💔📊
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University of Cambridge
Autistic adults have an increased risk of suicidal behaviours, irrespective of trauma
Additionally, the study shows for the first time that higher levels of trauma are associated with an increased likelihood of reporting suicide-related behaviours and psychological distress in
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Autistic adults show higher rates of self-harm and suicide plans regardless of trauma history. As many as 1 in 4 autistic people reports suicide attempts across their lifetime and autistic people have a higher likelihood of adverse life experiences. 💔🧠✨
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University of Cambridge
Autistic adults have an increased risk of suicidal behaviours, irrespective of trauma
Additionally, the study shows for the first time that higher levels of trauma are associated with an increased likelihood of reporting suicide-related behaviours and psychological distress in
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