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The autism-friendly guide to periods / Robyn Steward.

By: Steward, Robyn.
Publisher: London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019Description: 94 pages : colour illustrations: 25 cm.Rating: 9-16 years.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781785923241.Subject(s): AUTISM | MENSTRUATION | LIFE SKILLS | HEALTH INFORMATION
Contents:
PART 1: THE BASICS. - 1. What are periods? - 2. Period supplies. - 3. Common period worries. - PART 2: PHOTOS AND STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES. - PART 3: A BIT MORE DETAIL. - 4. What happens in the body during a menstrual cycle? - 5. Autism-specific issues with periods.
Summary: "Written by autistic author Robyn Steward, this is a detailed guide for young people aged 9 to 16 on the basics of menstruation."
List(s) this item appears in: Puberty for girls. Revised Sept 2023
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PART 1: THE BASICS. - 1. What are periods? - 2. Period supplies. - 3. Common period worries. - PART 2: PHOTOS AND STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES. - PART 3: A BIT MORE DETAIL. - 4. What happens in the body during a menstrual cycle? - 5. Autism-specific issues with periods.

"Written by autistic author Robyn Steward, this is a detailed guide for young people aged 9 to 16 on the basics of menstruation."

9-16 years

Patron comment on 30/08/2023

Great- pitched at the right level- doesn't talk down to kids but not too wordy. Great pictures- able to pick up and put down- able to discuss and ask questions.

Patron comment on 13/06/2019

Great book. My 10 year old daughter found it very helpful. Would consider buying it, it is such a great book.

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