The AuDHD Perimenopause Handbook: A Practical Guide for Autistic and ADHD Women Managing Hormonal Changes, Brain Fog, Executive Dysfunction, and Senso - Paperback

by Erika Aubrey Holmes (Author)

Are you an autistic or ADHD woman struggling through perimenopause and feeling like your brain has stopped working?

You're not imagining it. The intersection of autism, ADHD, and hormonal changes creates a perfect storm of cognitive challenges, sensory overwhelm, and daily functioning difficulties that neurotypical women don't experience.

This comprehensive handbook provides the specialized guidance you need.

Inside This Book, You'll Discover:

Understanding Your Experience:

How perimenopause affects autistic and ADHD brains differently

Why executive dysfunction intensifies during hormonal transitions

The connection between estrogen decline and sensory processing

How brain fog, memory problems, and processing speed changes impact daily life

Why emotions feel uncontrollable and overwhelming

Medical Support and Treatment:

Navigating hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with neurodivergent considerations

Managing ADHD medications during hormonal fluctuations

Finding autism-informed and ADHD-knowledgeable healthcare providers

Understanding when symptoms require immediate professional help

Advocating effectively for appropriate medical care

Daily Living Strategies:

Building morning and evening routines that compensate for executive dysfunction

Using technology tools and automation to support failing memory

Creating sensory-friendly environments at home and work

Nutrition strategies that support brain health during perimenopause

Exercise approaches that work for autistic and ADHD bodies

Mental Health Support:

Tracking symptoms across hormonal, ADHD, autistic, and mood categories

Crisis prevention planning and knowing when to seek help

Self-compassion practices for surviving difficult transitions

Leveraging special interests and stimming as regulation tools

Building supportive communities and finding appropriate therapy

Workplace and Legal Accommodations:

Understanding your rights under ADA and FMLA

Requesting and implementing effective workplace accommodations

Managing disclosure decisions at work

Navigating medical leave when necessary

Late Diagnosis Journey:

Processing autism diagnosis received during perimenopause

Reframing your life story with new understanding

Managing the grief and relief of late diagnosis

Building authentic autistic identity in midlife

Post-Menopause Life:

What to expect after perimenopause ends

Maintaining accommodations and sustainable systems

Redefining yourself and building meaningful life

Hope for stability and improved functioning

This Book Is For You If:

You have autism, ADHD, or both (AuDHD) and are experiencing perimenopause

You're struggling with worsening brain fog, memory problems, and cognitive difficulties

Your executive function has deteriorated and daily tasks feel impossible

Sensory sensitivities have intensified beyond your usual baseline

You received late autism diagnosis during perimenopause

You feel isolated and misunderstood by healthcare providers

You need practical strategies, not just symptom descriptions

What Makes This Handbook Different:

Unlike general perimenopause books that ignore neurodivergence, this guide addresses the specific challenges facing autistic and ADHD women. You'll find detailed case examples, concrete strategies, and validation that your struggles are real and manageable.