Autism Across the Lifespan: Middle Adulthood

Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW and Matt Lowry, LPP

Friday, May 29, 2026

10am-12pm PT / 12pm-2pm CT / 1pm-3pm ET

Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration.

Since Autism was initially identified in the 1940s, the first generational cohort has attained old age. Little research has been produced on healthy or successful aging among Autistics. Autistic adults struggle to cope, suffering from medical issues and experiencing high levels of unemployment/underemployment, with resulting poor quality of life and social isolation (Hwang, 2018). Studies may eventually differentiate those with childhood diagnoses vs. late diagnosis, or other factors which would suggest solutions, however those topics have yet to be explored. A general population model for “aging well” offers one framework for evaluating Health, Cognitive and Physical Functioning, Positive Affect and Coping, and Social Participation (Klein, 2024). To date, the poor QoL seen in middle-aged adults appears consistent across groups, despite differences in age of diagnosis or degree of cognitive difficulties, when present. Due to the aging or death of their parents who may have provided supportive functions, midlife is a time of transition and decreased social connection for many Autistic people. International studies from nations with more robust social services suggest positive responsiveness by Autistic adults who are offered opportunities for supported living, job training and social involvement, with improved QoL (Scheeren, 2021). This program will explain  contributors to well-being among middle-aged Autistic adults, describe tactics for supporting Autistics in independent living at midlife, ultimately employing knowledge of adult Autism to describe effective methods for building support networks at midlife. 

Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration. 

This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 2.0 CEs for Psychologists, 2.0 IL CEUs for Counselors and Social Workers, 2.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSWs, and LMFTs, or 2.0 NBCC Clock Hours.

Price: $50.00 

Register Link:  https://tcsppofficeofce.com/product/autism-across-the-lifespan-middle-adulthood/