Why Perimenopause Is When Women Seek Out an Autism Diagnosis (Psychology Today, Apr 2026)

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Publisher: Psychology Today · Published: August 23, 2026 · Accessed: August 23, 2026

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• Many women explore autism in their 40s-50s, often during perimenopause, seeking answers.
• Autism is often missed in girls and women, and growing awareness is driving more later-life diagnoses.
• Perimenopause can intensify sensory issues, emotions and burnout until coping stops working.
• Midlife can bring self-focus and confidence, prompting women to set boundaries and explore neurodivergence.