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. 2025 Jan 2;8(1):e2453691.
doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.53691.

Prevalence of Dementia Among US Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Giacomo Vivanti  1 , Wei-Lin Lee  1 , Jonas Ventimiglia  1 , Sha Tao  1 , Kristen Lyall  1 , Lindsay L Shea  1
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Prevalence of Dementia Among US Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Giacomo Vivanti et al. JAMA Netw Open. .

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    [No authors listed] [No authors listed] JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Mar 3;8(3):e258224. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.8224. JAMA Netw Open. 2025. PMID: 40163126 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
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Plain language summary

This cohort study evaluates the prevalence of dementia diagnoses among US adults with autism spectrum disorder.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Shea reported providing data, policy, and program support through a contracting position with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs, Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations. No other disclosures were reported.

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