Resources
This page contains links to videos, blogs and articles from the Autism from Menstruation to Menopause (AM2M) study team. If you are looking for our scientific articles, check out our ‘Research’ page.
We do not have many resources from the Autism from Menstruation to Menopause study, but more will be added here in due course.
Aimee wrote a book! The Autism friendly guide to pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester
It will be available in around September 2025, and you can pre-order it now: Amazon, Waterstones, WH Smiths.
Working with Autistic people
Aimee recorded a video for INSAR 2025 entitled “It’s OK to have brain fails”: the views of Autistic adults, including those with high support needs, on co-governing the Autism from Menstruation to Menopause" study” . You can watch this here.
Health and Social Care
Aimee was on the Exploring Global Problems podcast in 2024, talking about improving healthcare for Autistic people - you can watch here.
Ellis, R. and Grant, A. (2023). No evidence to say whether autism health passports are effective – new research. The Conversation
Grant, A. and Williams, K (2023). “Dehumanising policies” leave autistic people struggling to access health, education and housing – new review. The Conversation
Autistic Reproductive Health
Aimee spoke to the Autistic Girls Network about Autism and Menopause, sharing the early findings from our evidence review - watch here.
Aimee, Selena and Kat spoke to the Wellcome Trust in 2024 - you can watch here.
Aimee spoke at the Health and Care Research Wales conference in 2024: “To transform Autism research, ask Autistic people” - watch here.
Autistic Maternity
Autistic pregnancy, birth and beyond: Your questions answered
Aimee and Becky worked with Autistic UK and Autistic Parents UK to make
114 short videos on lots of things to do with being pregnant, maternity care,
your options for giving birth and looking after a new baby.
There are lots of playlists on our YouTube channel.
They are also available with Welsh sub-titles on our Welsh YouTube channel.
Grant, A. Williams, K and Griffiths, C. (2023). How autistic parents feel about breastfeeding and the support they receive – new research. The Conversation
Grant, A. (2023). The Differences Autistic people may experience when breastfeeding. UNICEF Baby Friendly
Grant, A. (2023). Supporting Autistic people during pregnancy: five things that can make a real difference. Maternity and Midwifery Forum.
Grant, A. (2023). Autistic people told me they had questions about pregnancy, birth and beyond, so we answered them! Autistic Parents UK
Grant, A. (2023). Autistic-led research: how to understand Autistic parents’ needs. Maternity and Autism Research Group.
Grant, A. (2022). Formula feeding does NOT cause Autism. Autistic UK blog.
Broader Topics:
Why dating can be tough for autistic people – and what may make it easier. Read here.
Why everyone isn’t ‘a little bit Autistic’. Read here.
Autistic stimming explained – and why stopping it can lead to burnout. Read here.
Misokinesia: when repetitive movements are infuriating to some people. Read here.
Why many Autistic people don’t like the ‘puzzle piece’ Autism symbol. Read here.
