Autism, dementia, and post-diagnostic support: A consensus report from the Second International Summit on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia

Matthew P Janicki, Philip McCallion, Nancy Jokinen, Frode Kibsgaard Larsen, Dawna T Mughal, Kathryn P Service, Tiziano Gomiero, Christina N Marsack-Topolewski, Karen Watchman, Flavia H Santos, Seth M Keller, Shahin Shooshtari, Anupam Thakur, Vikram Palanisamy

Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice

Published online on February 10, 2026

Abstract

Autism, Ahead of Print.
Post-diagnostic support is a critical yet underdeveloped aspect of dementia care, especially for autistic adults who present with distinct cognitive, sensory, and communication needs. Although interventions such as medication management, psychosocial ...