The Autistic Perimenopause: A Temporary Regression

The Autistic Perimenopause: A Temporary Regression

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The Auti Peri Q&A Series

The Auti Peri Q&A: Elly Marie
"It may seem like autistic perimenopause is going on for a long time, but eventually our symptoms will pass and a whole new stage of our life will…
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The Auti Peri Q&A: Nicola Bal
"We need support and understanding – also as mothers, the impact is astronomical. It has been an entirely devastating transition for me."
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The Auti Peri Q&A: Audhdpainter
"It felt like life was even more difficult, almost impossible to function."
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The Auti Peri Q&A: Julie M Green
"I'm so glad I get to exist at a time when women are taking our own health into our hands. For too long men have called the shots and made decisions…
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The Auti Peri Q&A: Allegra Chapman
"This is our leader era, and we can lead by example and show that we deserve to live in a way that suits us, not purely to serve others."
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The Auti Peri Q&A: Tamsin Chennell
"There is light at the end of the tunnel."
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Tamsin
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The Auti Peri Q&A: Autistic Ang
"You deserve more than a dismissive “this is normal” — because what’s “normal” for someone else could be crushing for you."
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Welcome to The Auti Peri Q&A Series 💕
Elevating the voices, lived experiences and reflections of autistic people’s menopausal transition.
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