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The autism-friendly guide to periods, Robyn Steward

Label
The autism-friendly guide to periods, Robyn Steward
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
resource.interestAgeLevel
Ages 12 to 18
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The autism-friendly guide to periods
Oclc number
1101969678
Responsibility statement
Robyn Steward
Summary
Promoting the fact that everyone either has periods or knows someone who does, the book reduces the anxiety girls face in asking for help. It offers direct advice on what periods look and feel like and how to manage hygiene and pain. It also breaks up information using flaps and step-by-step photos of how to change pads and tampons, it discusses alternatives to tampons and pads, and gives information about possible sensory issues for people with autism
Table Of Contents
Part 1 - The basics: What are periods? -- Period supplies -- Common period worries -- Part 2 - Photos and step-by-step guides -- Part 3 - A bit more detail: What happens in the body during a menstrual cycle? -- Autism-specific issues with periods
Target audience
adolescent
Classification
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