Resources
This page contains links to videos, blogs and articles from the Autism from Menstruation to Menopause 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.
Why are we studying Autistic reproductive health?
Aimee, Selena and Kat spoke to the Wellcome Trust in 2024 - you can watch here.
How are we doing research in an Autism-friendly way?
Aimee spoke at the Health and Care Research Wales conference in 2024: “To transform Autism research, ask Autistic people” - watch here.
What do we know about Autism and menopause?
Aimee spoke to the Autistic Girls Network, sharing the early findings from our evidence review - watch here.
Autism-friendly maternity information
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.
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.
Improving maternity care for Autistic people
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.
Improving health care for Autistic people
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
More Than Words: Supporting effective communication with autistic people in healthcare settings (report). NHS England
Improving government policy for Autistic people
Grant, A. and Williams, K (2023). “Dehumanising policies” leave autistic people struggling to access health, education and housing – new review. The Conversation
