Aging people with autism more likely to have Parkinson's disease symptoms

Common developmental condition linked to higher risk of Parkinson's-related disorders

Older adults with autism face a significantly higher risk of parkinsonism, according to a new study analyzing nearly 57 million Americans' Medicare and Medicaid data.

Common developmental condition linked to higher risk of Parkinson's-related disorders - NEW YORK TIMES POST

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Older adults diagnosed with autism face a significantly higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease-related movement disorders compared to the general population, according to a large new study published in the journal Autism. Researchers analyzed Medicare and Medicaid claims data covering nearly 57 million Americans aged 45 and [...]

Aging people with autism more likely to have Parkinson's disease symptoms

Older people with autism are more likely to develop symptoms of Parkinson's disease, a new study says.