Autism and diseases of the aging brain

10/08/2025 12 min
Autism and diseases of the aging brain

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As the autistic brain ages, is it more vulnerable to other brain disorders? Recent scientific discoveries in Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease show that there may be an underlying mechanism between these diseases and autism. However diagnosing someone with autism with an additional brain disorder, especially dementia, can be difficult. This week’s podcast covers the … Continue reading "Autism and diseases of the aging brain"