There is little comprehensive research into autistic adulthood, and even less into the
services and supports that are most likely to foster flourishing adult autistic lives. This limited …

Hormonal fluctuations in the perimenopause are associated with an array of physical and
psychological symptoms. Those with pre-existing mental disorders may experience changes …

Early qualitative research indicates that autistic burnout is commonly experienced by autistic
people and is associated with significant, negative consequences for their mental health …

Previous research indicates that menopause can be an extremely difficult transition for some
autistic people. This study asks how autistic people experience menopause and how they …

Background: Autistic women and gender diverse people have specific needs related to their
physical and mental health. They also experience more barriers to accessing services …

Adult autism assessment is a new and fast-growing clinical area, for which professionals
often feel ill-equipped. Autistic adults are often misdiagnosed which has enormous …

Purpose The aim of this systematic review was to identify challenges faced by autistic
women during pregnancy and birth due to sensory issues or other features of Autism …

Autism spectrum conditions were once seen as a predominantly male condition. This has
caused a paucity of information on common events in the lives of women, such as …

Background Autistic women are at higher risks of experiencing mental health difficulties and
suicidal behaviours than the general population. However, there are barriers to diagnostic …

Autistic girls and women experience more mental health difficulties and poorer well-being
than their non-autistic peers. Little emphasis has been placed on the perspectives of the …