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Isobel Williams

New Study Reveals Autistic Individuals Experience Shorter Lifespans Due To Lack Of Healthcare Support

Autistic lifespans are longer than previously thought but still years shorter than the general population, a new study reveals. PHOTO BY PETER BURDON/UNSPLASH 

Autistic lifespans are longer than previously thought but still years shorter than the general population, a new study reveals.

The research found that on average participants with autism lost between 5-13 years of their expected life, likely due to a lack of support from the healthcare system.

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