Autistic teens and adults experience higher rates of trauma, which can disrupt interoception, increase anxiety, and affect emotional regulation and substance use risk. This evidence-based article explains what clinicians and educators need to know to support safer, trauma-informed care.
Autistic adults and seniors face systemic barriers to healthcare as they age. This article shares expert and advocate guidance from a 2025 U.N. think tank on advancing access, agency, and equity across health and support systems.