Like the other neurodivergent communities, this is a space to connect, share our struggles, new resources and research, memes, and most of all support each other. Women have been historically overlooked and continue to be missed for autism diagnosis. As such, having a place specifically for women to share our unique experiences and struggles is important to many of us.
As always, be kind and welcome everyone who wants to learn more.
Resources for more info:
Drs. Karen Barnes, Jess Peterson, and Natasha Harrington from Seattle Children's on Autism in Women
https://youtu.be/XJ0weHzBagU
Irene C - Autism Coach on Diagnosis in Women, but her whole channel is really great
https://youtu.be/6UlYk-QwaTs
The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast
https://www.ndwomanpod.com/
The Square Peg Podcast - Women and Non-binary stories
https://squarepeg.community/podcast/
Yes, going from no help to some help is a big improvement but it can still be a struggle accessing getting the necessary support, especially in cash-strapped Britain at the moment.