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Resources / services
Here are some useful links to services and resources to help support menstrual wellbeing for children with additional needs.
This follows on the from the guide produced in collaboration with Monmouthshire County Council's Period Dignity Lead and funded by Welsh Government's Period Dignity Grant. Please see full guide below.
Welsh Government Documents
Period proud wales - young persons version
Period proud Wales action plan 2023
Relationships & Sexuality Education code 2022
Monmouthshire services
Chat with Flo
Gwent Parent Carer Network
Sparkle
Useful websites
Autistic girls network - autism & periods
Social stories for children with autism
Periods : preparing children with autism
Adele Wimsett - Women's health specialist / ADHDiva
SNAP Cymru - support for additional needs
Helpful resources
Visual aid for changing period pads - NHS
ADHD traits and the menstrual cycle
The autism friendly guide to periods - Robyn Steward
Relevant research
Preparing for puberty in girls with special needs
Supporting autistic girls through puberty
Navigating puberty with special needs teenagers
Parents voices for children with autism during puberty
Pubertal development in autism spectrum conditions
Contact
Any queries or comments about this work please contact Hannah Brown - menstrual coach & educator - menstrualcyclecoaching@gmail.com and / or Stacey White - Period Dignity Lead Monmouthshire - staceywhite@monmouthshire.gov.uk
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