Unmet need for autism-aware care for gynaecological, menstrual and sexual wellbeing.

The sample was self-selected from an autism charity mailing list, and a response rate could not be calculated. The study had no non-autistic comparison group, so it cannot show whether these experiences are unique to autistic people. White people and people with higher education were overrepresented, and Black, ethnic minority, non-binary and transgender people were underrepresented. The design excluded autistic people who could not access the survey or give individual informed consent, such as those with profound intellectual disabilities. Respondents may have been more likely to take part if they had difficult menstrual, sexual or healthcare experiences.

The authors declared no potential conflicts of interest and received no financial support for the research, authorship or publication. The charity Autistica contributed to survey design and distributed the questionnaire to its email list.

Do not conclude that remote consultations are generally better for autistic patients. In-person was the preferred mode for all topics, although email was second, and preferences varied by person and topic.