{"product_id":"the-autism-friendly-guide-to-periods-robyn-steward","title":"The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods - Robyn Steward","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTalking about periods can sometimes feel overwhelming or uncomfortable. Some young people may prefer to explore the subject privately, at their own pace, before discussing it with a parent, carer or another trusted adult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten by autistic author Robyn Steward, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides clear, detailed information for young people aged 9 to 16. It can be read independently or used by parents, carers, teachers and support workers to guide smaller, more manageable conversations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated in consultation with young people, medical professionals and responses to an online survey, the book explains what periods are, what they can look and feel like and how to manage them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"press-reviews__review\"\u003e\"This book is excellent. Robyn has removed the stigmas and made discussion of periods part of growing up. She is to be congratulated on her clarity of thought, put to wonderful use in demystifying everything about periods. The book should be part of educating\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eall\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyoung women.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"press-reviews__review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"press-reviews__reviewer\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMr Sanjay Vyas MD FRCOG, Consultant Gynaecologist, President British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- Start tab labels --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003eWhat does this guide cover?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eWho is the book for?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBook details\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Start tab content --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tab 1 --\u003e\n  \u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWhat periods are and why they happen\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWhat a period may look and feel like\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMenstrual hygiene\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eManaging period pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePossible sensory challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHow to use pads and tampons\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAlternatives to disposable pads and tampons\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step photographs and accessible information\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWays to ask for help when it is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The guide recognises that periods can involve unfamiliar sensations,\n      changes in routine and new products against the skin. Its direct,\n      practical approach can be particularly useful for autistic young people\n      who prefer clear explanations and the opportunity to process information\n      in their own time.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tab 2 --\u003e\n  \u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAutistic young people aged 9 to 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eYoung people preparing for their first period\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eParents and carers\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTeachers, SENCOs and support workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for a clear and accessible introduction to periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tab 3 --\u003e\n  \u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robyn Steward\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–16 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781785923241\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- End tabs --\u003e","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishing JKP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53494762996093,"sku":"BO_JK_78592_3241","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/6234\/1412\/files\/9781785923241-original.jpg?v=1727864612","url":"https:\/\/sensorysmart.co.uk\/products\/the-autism-friendly-guide-to-periods-robyn-steward","provider":"Sensory Smart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}