Autism & Menopause NWL Professional Training
Organiser:
Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS)
When
Activity runs on following dates
- 6 Aug 2026
11:00 - 13:00
The activity runs from 6 August 2026 to 6 August 2026.
The Young Harrow Foundation does not manage bookings for this activity and is not responsible for the delivery of the project.
What
This session is ONLINE and for Professionals working with autistic/adhd adults in NWL
About the speaker: Dr Aimee Grant is an Associate Professor and Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow at Swansea University. She has researched marginalised pregnancy and early motherhood for more than a decade, including those living in poverty, stigmatised locations and Disabled women. Aimee's current research includes an 8 year Wellcome Trust funded study which interviews 100 Autistic people regularly for five years to understand Autistic experiences "from menstruation to menopause". She is the author of The Autism Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester (Jessica Kingsley, 2025), is a Deputy editor for the journal Autism in Adulthood, and was added to the Disability Power 100 list in 2023.
Autism & Menopause – Training Overview
- An introduction to the intersection of autism and menopause
- How hormonal changes can impact autistic traits, mental health, and daily functioning
- Sensory differences during perimenopause and menopause (e.g. heat, touch, sound, fatigue)
- Common challenges include burnout, masking, anxiety, and emotional regulation
- Practical support strategies for autistic people navigating menopause
- Considerations for professionals, employers, and support networks
- Signposting to further resources and useful links
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