We’d like to get to know you

In this section, we want to provide a space for women to share their life stories anonymously, helping other women who are on a personal journey or who have had similar experiences to relate to them and find ways to move forward. Therefore, first of all, we want to give you the option to share your story publicly or privately; to do so, tick the option you have selected in the section ‘I give permission to share my story’ located below the text box.

If you wish to share your story publicly, we would like to know whether you have an official diagnosis or suspect you might have one; if you do have a diagnosis, at what age did you receive it, and what you believe was key in helping the professional or professionals supporting you to understand that you were on the autism spectrum; what your main challenges have been and continue to be; and what your main sources of support have been and continue to be, along with strategies that help you cope and thrive, and which you think might help other women in your situation.

This section is also open to contributions from families and professionals who are in contact with autistic women with greater support needs.