Providing Menstrual Care Instruction to Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• By: Mary Donahue, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA Lisa Barzotto, MS, BCBA, LBA AHRC New York City
• April 1st, 2020
• adolescents, education, females, independence, menstrual care, period, personal hygiene, PMS, sexuality, social stories, Spring 2020 Issue
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Adolescence is a developmental period that brings challenges to all children and parents. More extensive challenges can be experienced by children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. Understanding and coping with the physical, social, and emotional changes of adolescence is...