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The autism-friendly guide to periods /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Steward, Robyn (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019.
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro; The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods by Robyn Steward; The frame; A note from the author; Part 1. The Basics; 1. What Are Periods?; 1.1 What a period is and what it isn't; 1.2 Who has periods?; 1.3 Why some people have periods and some people don't; 1.4 Why people who don't have periods still need to know about them; 1.5 What are the internal parts of the body involved in periods?; 1.6 Blood! Am I hurt?; 1.7 The menstrual cycle; 1.8 What happens during a menstrual cycle?; 2. Period Supplies; 2.1 How do you stop the blood and uterus lining going everywhere?; 2.2 Tampons; 2.3 Pads
  • 2.4 Menstrual cloths2.5 Menstrual cups; 2.6 Period underwear; 2.7 Where to keep sanitary products; 2.8 Where to dispose of used sanitary products; 3. Common Period Worries; 3.1 How much blood will there be?; 3.2 What if blood leaks onto my clothes?; 3.3 Are periods dirty?; 3.4 Are periods painful?; 3.5 Do periods affect your mood?; 3.6 What else happens during a menstrual cycle?; 3.7 How will I know when my periods will start?; 3.8 Who can I talk with about periods?; 3.9 What is normal and what is not normal?; 3.10 My period plan
  • how I will deal with different situations
  • Part 2. Photos and Step-by-Step GuidesThe female reproductive system; A. How to use and change a disposable pad; B. How to use and change a cloth pad; C. How to use a tampon; D. How to use and empty a menstrual cup; E. What you might see on toilet paper/your underwear, and photos of your cervix; Part 3. A Bit More Detail; 4. What Happens in the Body During a Menstrual Cycle?; 4.1 What happens biologically during a typical four-week menstrual cycle?; 4.2 What might happen emotionally during a typical four-week menstrual cycle?; 4.3 What is my experience of menstruation?
  • 5. Autism-Specific Issues with Periods5.1 Sensory issues; 5.2 Executive functioning; Thank you page; Blank Page