Autistic Girls Network resources for

Autistic Women

  • Everything is Connected to Everything

    If you're an autistic or ADHD girl, woman, or gender-diverse person, you are far more likely to be living with a whole constellation of intertwined health conditions

  • Hormones and autism. Why our cycles matter more than we realise

    Understanding how your hormones affect you each month can be empowering.

  • Facial Expressions and Misunderstandings Across Neurotypes

    It is often assumed that as human beings we can judge what other people are thinking and feeling, simply by looking at their facial expression. However, reality is often much more complex than this.

  • Injustice Sensitivity, Rumination and Maintaining Wellbeing

    Something is not fair. You’ve witnessed or experienced something that violates what you know to be morally correct.

  • Navigating the Autism Diagnosis Process in the UK: A Step by Step Guide for Adults

    The first step toward an autism diagnosis often begins with recognising early signs and seeking professional advice.

  • Transitioning to adulthood

    The realm of adulthood is a frightening place, full of bills and taxes. There’s no crash course in being an adult..

  • Meltdowns, shutdowns and burnout

    Meltdowns are NOT temper tantrums, even though they can involve screaming, kicking, stamping feet etc.

  • Executive functioning / dysfunctioning at work

    The workplace is a very demanding place, filled with a lot of sensory input and pressure.

  • Pregnancy – Information for Health Professionals

    A letter to your pregnancy healthcare professional.

  • Pregnancy – Physical and Emotional Changes

    Some things are common and of no concern and other things need to be discussed with your Midwife.

  • Autism and OCD

    Research shows that autistic people are more likely to be diagnosed with OCD than non-autistic people...

  • Pregnancy – Care to Expect

    Congratulations! you are at the start of your fabulous autistic pregnancy journey.