She Isn’t Misbehaving – She May Be in Pain: Menstruation and Emotional Communication in Autistic Girls

• By: Dr. Zain Haris Autism Advocate & Parent Educator, Independent Researcher
• September 14th, 2026
• autism research, autistic girls, emotional communication, menstrual pain, menstrual support, menstruation, pain recognition, sensory sensitivity
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition. Autistic people may experience differences in communication, sensory processing, and their responses to change. These differences can affect how an autistic girl experiences menstruation and how she communicates pain or...