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"Maybe No One Knows We Need Help": Understanding the Experiences of Autistic Working Mothers in Australia.

Katherine E GoreSusan M HaywardRebecca L FlowerMelissa GilbertJosephine Barbaro
Published in: Autism in adulthood : challenges and management (2024)
The responses of the autistic women who took part support a view that autistic working mothers may experience some similar challenges to non-autistic working mothers, including stress in juggling caring and work roles. They identified additional challenges related to their gender and their autistic identity, including a lack of understanding of the female (or "internalized") presentation of autism. These findings will help autistic working mothers by promoting a better understanding of their experiences and challenges when they speak with health professionals, government, and employers seeking support and accommodations.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • type diabetes
  • intellectual disability
  • pregnant women
  • stress induced
  • skeletal muscle
  • insulin resistance
  • pregnancy outcomes