Topics include the relationship between menopause experiences and knowledge of one’s Autistic identity; what information Autistic people need to be prepared for during the menopausal transition; gaps in menopause support, and helpful strategies used by research participants.
In addition to learning about commonly reported menopausal experiences, viewers will hear about challenges participants had accessing autism-informed menopause information from clinicians, and about Autistic traits that may impact the menopause experience.
Please join us for this important and compelling discussion!
(Webinar Broadcast Date: February 26, 2025 )
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Christine A. Jenkins (she/her) has been an Autistic advocate and researcher for many years, most recently around issues related to late-in-life diagnosis, gender bias, and Autistic aging. #AuDHD, she was first assessed in 2008 at age 48. Christine was a chapter contributor the 2018 anthology Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism, and has presented in Canada and internationally. She has been a co-author, longtime peer reviewer, and now Editorial Board member for the journal Autism in Adulthood, and edits other books and articles. Her aim is to help include Autistic voices at every stage in true co-production of research. Christine mentors other advocates and researchers.
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