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Autistics die younger and what can be done.

David

Have you heard that a survey was done in Sweden that Autistic people tend to die younger than the general population.  It does not mean that some Autistic people can live up to a Hundred Years Old.  Why do you think that Autistic people live shorter lives?  I have asked the NAS to do a campain and Autistica is also looking into it.  The N AS did say that they are going to talk to the Government.  It is important to do a campaign for older Adults as there has been a lot said about children on the Autistic spectrum.

David.

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  • Yes, you make a some very good points there, David.

    Sorry to hear about your Uncle, that is such a unfortunate tale.  Sadly, I can see all too well how that kind of thing might happen to someone on the spectrum.

    Impairments in executive functioning and perception of my bodily sensations have led me to neglect, or simply not notice, my ill health at times.  I have often allowed depression to progress to an acute stage because I did not want to bother my GP, or could not face the frustration of trying to get an appointment.  It can be so easy to convince ourselves that if we leave something it will just go away of its own accord.

    Glad to hear that your GP looks after you so well.  Regular health checks are just the kind of thing that the researchers need to be looking into.

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  • Yes, you make a some very good points there, David.

    Sorry to hear about your Uncle, that is such a unfortunate tale.  Sadly, I can see all too well how that kind of thing might happen to someone on the spectrum.

    Impairments in executive functioning and perception of my bodily sensations have led me to neglect, or simply not notice, my ill health at times.  I have often allowed depression to progress to an acute stage because I did not want to bother my GP, or could not face the frustration of trying to get an appointment.  It can be so easy to convince ourselves that if we leave something it will just go away of its own accord.

    Glad to hear that your GP looks after you so well.  Regular health checks are just the kind of thing that the researchers need to be looking into.

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