What happens to Autistic women and non-binary people in menopause? At a time when more and more people are receiving a diagnosis of Autism in midlife, we are only just beginning to discover what's going on.In this episode, we hear a range of Autistic people talking about their experiences of their perimenopause and postmenopause life, what helped them, and what made things worse. Dr Rachel Mosely, who is Autistic herself and the principal academic in the Department of Psychology at Bournemouth University, offers us an overview of the situation along with her excellent research papers on menopause and autism. I am hugely grateful to all those who gave their time to share their experiences with us.You will hear from: Lucy Pierce: author artist and publisher www.lucyhpierce.com Margaret Pelling: 74, a retired civil servant, author, wife, mother and grandmother who has a PhD in astrophysics.A contributor who prefers to remain anonymousDr Rachel Moseley: principal academic in the Department of Psychology at Bournemouth University. She is autistic and her research centres around issues facing autistic adults, particularly mental health, suicidality, self-harm and ageing.  www.scienceonthespectrum.netWith gratitude also to Rosie Barnes for her help with this project. https://rosiebarnes.com/ResourcesDr Rachel Moseley's research https://www.scienceonthespectrum.net/my-research Dr Rachel Moseley's resources and support: https://www.scienceonthespectrum.net/resources-and-supportAsperDames support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2045807795659419Autism information: https://autismandhealth.org/Lucy Pierce's excellent article and book list: https://dreamingaloud.net/2019/02/i-am-a-unicorn/Ravelled Up by Jess Glenny: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ravelled-Up-journey-into-embodiment/dp/B0B2PWHQFXTrauma Geek, excellent resources on Neurodiversity, trauma and neurology: https://www.traumageek.com/Self-directed female/non-binary autism questionnaire: https://goodautismschool.com/autism-women-test/Rosie Barne's 'No, You're Not' photography project at the Wellcome Insitute: https://wellcomecollection.org/articles/Yd8L-hAAAIAWFxqaMore information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/InstagramMore information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles