I love Substack for the writing. I love it for the people. And, I love it for the intersection of both.
These are my recommended Substackers for ADHD and Autism in perimenopause. If you’ve written a Substack article about ADHD and Autism in perimenopause that you’d like me to consider for this list, please reach out.
Substack Publication: Fae Wolfe
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Article: Perimenopause Made Me Realize I’m AuDHD
“My ability to mask my autistic self, which has gone completely by the wayside lately, was fully tied up in my robust, youthful hormones. My mask was a party monster because my hormones were like a non-stop Mardi Gras.” - Devany Amber Wolfe
Substack Publication: More Than Words
Substacker: Nicola Bal
Article: My Mum always told me I'd have letters after my name one day... - A look at when all of the letters collide PND, PMDD, ADHD, CPTSD & PERIMENOPAUSE
Substack Publication: The Long Climb
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Article: Perimenopause Blows
When an award-winning New York City playwright decides to write about her experience with perimenopause and ADHD, you know you’re in for an emotionally raw yet uplifting treat.
Substack Publication: The Autistic Perimenopause: A Temporary Regression
Substacker: Sam Galloway
Quote from Sam’s Substack: “Fiercely advocating to raise awareness on temporary fluctuations and regressions in capacity during our autistic perimenopause. A safe space for our community to unmask, co-regulate, and share knowledge to self-advocate.
Autism and perimenopause are rarely spoken about in mainstream media and medical information. Sam was kind enough to provide additional resources for anyone who wants to learn more:
Study: “A perfect storm”: Autistic experiences of menopause and midlife
Bridging the Silos: Autistic Menopause Study - Bridging the Silos “is a research partnership between autistic advocates and academics studying experiences of menopause by autistic people in Canada, the UK, and beyond” and authors of the above study.
Study: ‘When my autism broke’: A qualitative study spotlighting autistic voices on menopause
Podcast: Autistic Perimenopause (Link goes to Apple Podcasts)
Presentation PDF: Resources for autistic women and people with ovaries at menopause. This resource also includes a resource link for “menopausal people who are trans, queer, non-binary or have other intersectional identities.”