Looking for Participants

As I now have full ethical approval, I am looking for participants for my main research study. I am examining the workplace experiences and employment decisions of autistic women at work during peri/menopause. I am specifically looking at senior leaders (those who manage a team and/or have a long-term career). It is open to those living in SCOTLAND and CANADA.

Below is an introductory video and important documents for you to download and review. Throughout the process, I will provide you with as much information as possible and clear timings for each stage.

If you have any questions at all, please just get in touch.

Video Introduction

Thank you for your interest in my research, here is a little top-line information about the participants I am looking to recruit and what my research is about.

Further Information

  • The Recruitment Poster (pdf) details the participant criteria and gives an overview of your involvement.

  • The Participant Information (pdf) details what you can expect if you agree to take part in my research. It discusses what this research is about, your involvement, how your data is stored, ethics and method choice.

  • This Consent Form (word file) needs to be completed and signed before participation in the study. It has a series of yes/no questions relating to data protection and consent.

Thank you for your interest so far. Please read the following document and if you would like to take part, please complete the Consent Form and send it back to me. Remember, I am happy to discuss anything with you in advance of signing the consent form.

Get In Touch

No matter how big or small the question you have about this research, I am very happy to arrange a Teams call or simply email with you. The best way to do this is to get in touch via email in the first instance.

Thank you in advance for adding your experiences to a growing research area about the experiences of autistic women during menopause.

Participant Quotes

  • When I was first diagnosed, I felt like a bit of a fraud. I'm capable, I've achieved quite a lot, so I needed to see people in leadership roles like me. That's what this Steering Group gave me.

    Canadian Steering Group Member

  • Just hearing other people's experiences has helped me. It reaffirms that I am not alone, it's not just me.

    Canadian Steering Group Member

  • It felt as if everything was well anticipated, I was given information so clearly and thoughtfully and I knew I was going to be listened to as well. It was brilliant.

    Scottish Steering Group Member