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Event Description
The impact of the menopause transition on neurodivergent people, in particular those with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) or autism is a hot topic right now.
ADHD affects 3-4% of both men and women, autism 1 in 100. Some people are diagnosed in childhood, others as adults.
Either way, going through the menopause with ADHD and/or autism can be a perfect storm – amplifying neurodivergent features and menopausal symptoms, and pre-existing health conditions may worsen, making for a challenging time. But, with the right support, it need not be this way.
In interactive and informative workshop, Dr Clare Spencer, co-founder of My Menopause Centre, and Dr Rachel Moseley, Principle Academic in Psychology at Bournemouth University, will:
- Recap on the menopause transition and why it can impact all aspects of a woman’s life
- Explain what neurodiversity is
- Take a closer look at ADHD and autism, sharing, for each:
- What it is, causes, incidence and diagnosis
- Key features
- How the menopause transition can impact these features
- Share the latest thinking on how to prepare for and manage the menopausal transition, showing it’s a time to thrive not just survive – from lifestyle changes to HRT, and CBT to mindfulness and meditation, Dr Clare and Dr Rachel will leave no stone unturned!
- Share the latest thinking on how to prepare for and manage menopause symptoms for love, life and work
Plus, there'll be time for YOUR questions!
Meet the Panelists
Dr Rachel Moseley
Dr Rachel Moseley completed her PhD in cognitive neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, UK, and is now Principle Academic in Psychology at Bournemouth University.
Her early work focused on brain structure and function in autistic people, but her research now centres on mental health and wellbeing in autistic adults, particularly around suicide and self-injury.
Dr Moseley and colleagues conducted the seminal work on menopause in autistic adults, highlighting it as a potential crisis point, and continue to advance knowledge in this limited field. Dr Moseley is herself autistic, diagnosed in adulthood.
Dr Clare Spencer
Registered menopause specialist, GP and co-founder My Menopause Centre
Dr Clare qualified from Cambridge University and holds Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners. She is also a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS) Medical Advisory Committee and a BMS menopause trainer.
- Duration: 60 mins
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (a recording will be available)
Meet the Host, Helen Normoyle
Helen co-founded My Menopause Centre with her good friend, Dr Clare Spencer. She is on a mission to raise awareness of menopause and help empower women with the knowledge they need to embrace this new chapter and thrive. Helen is particularly passionate about supporting women in the workplace and helping employers understand the benefits of having a positive menopause policy. Helen has held Chief Marketing Officer roles in a range of sectors with Boots, the BBC, DFS and Countrywide. She has also worked in broadcast and telecoms regulation at Ofcom and in the mobile technology sector with Motorola.
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