Hormonal Fluctuations and Women with Autism: A Call for Increased Awareness and Assessment

• By: Jan Schlaier, EdD (c); FNP-BC Jacqueline Berko, RN BSN Bergen’s Promise
• April 1st, 2020
• hormones, menopause, menstruation, PMS, Spring 2020 Issue, women
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The topic of hormonal influences on women with autism has received scant attention from health care researchers. The responses to hormonal fluctuations and/or depletion of estrogen are varied and present challenges in health care prevention and promotion for some women with autism. Treatment...

Periods and Pads and Pain, Oh My! Promoting Independence During Self-Care – Skills for Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• By: Stephanie Sigler, MS, BCBA, LBS-PA Jennifer Croner Lauriello, MSEd, BCBA, LBS-PA Exceptional Learning, LLC
• April 1st, 2020
• girls, independence, menstruation, parenting, personal hygiene, puberty, self-advocacy, self-care, Spring 2020 Issue
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As a parent, our biggest concerns for our children involve teaching them to be successful individuals who can advocate for themselves, providing them with an education to help them grow into successful adults, and keeping them safe. A common goal amongst all parents is to raise their children to be...