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...

Could It Be Oral Pain? An Overlooked Piece of the Puzzle for Children With Autism and ADHD

• By: Amanda Bertsch, MS, CCC-SLP Sonia Agarwal, MSc Blair Silvis, MSW Dr. Jessica Emick, PhD Fielding Graduate University
• June 18th, 2026
• adhd, autism research, behavior, children, dental care, neurodevelopmental disorders, oral health, pain recognition
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Author's Note: Recent trends in language use within the autism community reflect differing preferences regarding identity-first language (e.g., "autistic person") and person-first language (e.g., "person with autism"). In this article, both styles are used to reflect the diverse preferences of...