Personal tragedies, public crisis The urgent need for a national response to early death in autism

Personal tragedies, public crisis The urgent need for a national response to early death in autism (download) A report into the high levels of early mortality in people with autism. Based on a large Swedish study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, it shows a 16 year difference in life expectancy, compared to the general population. The report calls for an immediate national mortality review by the NHS and an increase in research funding. Autistica 

See also:

• Premature mortality in autism spectrum disorder British Journal of Psychiatry (OpenAthens password required)
• RCGP response to Autistica report on premature death in autism Royal College of General Practitioners
• People with autism 'die younger' BBC News
• £10m study by charity will probe why autistic adults die decades prematurely The Daily Mail
• People with autism die 16 years earlier than expected, study finds The Daily Telegraph
• Premature autism deaths are 'hidden crisis' says charity The Guardian
• Autism: Why do many autistic people die before the age of 40? The Independent