About this item
Written by autistic author Robyn Steward, this is a detailed guide for young people aged 9 to 16 on the basics of menstruation. Created in consultation with young people, an online survey and a group of medical professionals, this is a book that teaches all people about periods, which can be a scary and overwhelming issue.Promoting the fact that everyone either has periods or knows someone who does, the book reduces the anxiety girls face in asking for help. It offers direct advice on what periods look and feel like and how to manage hygiene and pain. It also breaks up information using flaps and step-by-step photos of how to change pads and tampons, it discusses alternatives to tampons and pads, and gives information about possible sensory issues for people with autism.
About the Author
Robyn Steward is a young woman on the Autism spectrum. She was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome aged 11, she went to mainstream school, she has built up her own business providing training for professionals working with people on the Autism spectrum as well as consultancy, Robyn has experience of mentoring others on the spectrum, she has a high media profile having spoken on the today program, CNN, BBC Breakfast and had her own documentary on radio 4 , as well as appearing in print media including the sunday times, the guardian and SEN magazine,Robyn is an ambassador for the NAS ( national autistic society) and supports them to champion the rights of people on the spectrum. Robyn's first book " The independent woman's handbook for super safe living on the Autistic Spectrum" was published in september 2013. Robyn has spoken internationally in the USA, Canada , Australia , Denmark and Russia. she is also an artist and musician,
