Neurodivergent people often experience the world in complex ways, from the processing of sensory input to the management of emotions, energy and connection. But one layer that still rarely gets discussed and yet is deeply impactful is hormones.  

Whether it’s puberty, menstrual cycles, menopause, or gender-affirming care, hormonal changes continue to be taboo subjects, despite them being as natural as neurodivergence itself.  

This 4-part series hopes to frankly and directly explore the intersection of neurodiversity and hormones. It means there will be conversations about periods and menstrual cycles, ovulation, pregnancy and menopause. We’ll look at how biology and identity collide, how shifting hormones affect mental health and sensory experiences, and why gendered assumptions in medicine and support systems continue to fail neurodivergent people, specifically.  

What’s coming up:  

Part 1: “We don’t talk about hormones”
Part 2: Puberty, masking and misdiagnosis
Part 3: Hormones across the lifespan – Coming soon
Part 4: Rethinking support through a hormonal lens – Coming soon

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