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 INFORMATIONItem type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book | IHC Library | Main Collection | 650.1 STE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Checked out | 22/04/2024 | W0011660 |
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 13/06/2019
Great book. My 10 year old daughter found it very helpful. Would consider buying it, it is such a great book.
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.