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'Living in a world that's not about us': The impact of everyday life on the health and wellbeing of autistic women and gender diverse people.

Rachel GroveHayley ClaphamTess MoodieSarah GurrinGabrielle Hall
Published in: Women's health (London, England) (2023)
This study emphasized the importance of shifting the responsibility of health and wellbeing from the individual, and the importance of interpersonal, community, cultural, policy and societal factors in ensuring positive health outcomes for autistic women and gender diverse people. It also highlighted areas that enable autistic women and gender diverse people to flourish, including autistic community connectedness, positive relationships and autistic-affirming support from health professionals.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • public health
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • cervical cancer screening
  • health information
  • pregnant women
  • metabolic syndrome
  • skeletal muscle
  • climate change