Description
Navigate the Neurodivergent Menopause Transition with Confidence
Are you an autistic or ADHD woman struggling through midlife, feeling like your brain has suddenly stopped working? You are not imagining it. Perimenopause + Autism + ADHD = A Perfect Storm. When estrogen declines, the cognitive challenges of ADHD and the sensory processing sensitivities of autism intensify. The result? Debilitating brain fog, vanished executive function, and uncontrollable emotional dysregulation that standard, neurotypical perimenopause books completely ignore.
The AuDHD Perimenopause Handbook: A Practical Guide for Autistic and ADHD Women Managing Hormonal Changes, Brain Fog, Executive Dysfunction, and Sensory Overload (ISBN: 9781923604933) by Erika Aubrey Holmes is the comprehensive, neurodivergent-affirming manual you’ve been looking for. Spanning 558 pages of evidence-based strategies and deeply validating insights, this handbook helps you stop struggling alone and reclaim control over your mind and body.
What Makes This AuDHD Guide Different?
Unlike general health guides, this book addresses the specific intersectional biochemistry of the neurodivergent hormonal transition. Inside, you will discover actionable strategies tailored to your unique neurology, including:
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Hormones & the Neurodivergent Brain: Understand exactly how estrogen depletion triggers severe executive dysfunction and spikes sensory overload.
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Medical Support & HRT: How to navigate Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) with neurodivergent considerations and manage ADHD medications during hormonal fluctuations.
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Daily Living Adaptations: Practical morning and evening routines designed to compensate for a failing memory using technology, automation, and sensory-friendly home environments.
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Mental Health & Crisis Prevention: Neurodivergent symptom tracking, self-compassion tools, and leveraging stimming and special interests as vital regulation tools.
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Workplace Accommodations: A clear breakdown of your rights under the ADA and FMLA, how to handle disclosure, and how to request medical leave.
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The Late-Diagnosis Journey: Navigating the unique grief, relief, and identity shifting of a late-in-life autism or ADHD diagnosis during midlife.
This Book Is For You If:
- You identify as autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD and are entering or navigating perimenopause.
- Your usual coping mechanisms for executive dysfunction are no longer working.
- Your sensory sensitivities (noise, light, touch) have drastically amplified past your baseline.
- You feel dismissed, gaslit, or misunderstood by traditional healthcare providers.
- You need concrete, practical accommodations rather than vague lifestyle advice.
Move past the shame spiral of midlife transitions. Equip yourself with the specialized, evidence-backed knowledge required to advocate for your health, adjust your environment, and thrive through post-menopause.
Product Specifications
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Title: The AuDHD Perimenopause Handbook: A Practical Guide for Autistic and ADHD Women Managing Hormonal Changes, Brain Fog, Executive Dysfunction, and Sensory Overload
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Author: Erika Aubrey Holmes
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Publisher: Jstone Publishing
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ISBN-13: 9781923604933
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Format: Paperback
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Page Count: 558 pages
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Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.00 x 1.13 inches
