'A Perfect Storm': Autistic Experiences of Menopause and Midlife (PMC)
Where this fits: Is It Peri, or Am I Autistic? The Late-Diagnosis Wave
Claims this source supports
- Two-thirds of the study's participants (n = 16 of 24) had a late discovery of their autism: they were unaware, or did not know with certainty, that they were autistic at the time of menopause.
- Menopause can be an extremely difficult transition for some autistic people, and this research may help autistic people recognize the signs of menopause earlier and feel less alone.
- The researchers identified service gaps and barriers to healthcare and information for autistic people going through menopause.