Periods and Pads and Pain, Oh My! Promoting Independence During Self-Care – Skills for Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• By: Stephanie Sigler, MS, BCBA, LBS-PA Jennifer Croner Lauriello, MSEd, BCBA, LBS-PA Exceptional Learning, LLC
• April 1st, 2020
• girls, independence, menstruation, parenting, personal hygiene, puberty, self-advocacy, self-care, Spring 2020 Issue
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As a parent, our biggest concerns for our children involve teaching them to be successful individuals who can advocate for themselves, providing them with an education to help them grow into successful adults, and keeping them safe. A common goal amongst all parents is to raise their children to be...