Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I know of families who have their daughters take " Seasonal " (spelling?). It means the female will only have four periods a year. I am not sure what the down sides are of this medication as I have never used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Hello and Marty! Marty you are right, your daughters period is not far off. Like 's daughter my too began her period when she was 11 years old. I was not expecting this, thought it would be a year or two later. at that time had one day cut all of her hair off, she was interested in using urinals and insisted on wearing boys underwear everyday! I had some concerns around these behaviors and my mind even went to thinking of horrible things...like mutilation of her body when her breasts grew! I wasn't really concerned about her sexuality but her father and brother were. Boys underwear were simply more comfortable to her! One night as she was getting ready to bathe she called to me and said she thought she got some 'poop' on her underwear! It was the start of her period and I thought she would freak out. I simply said that it wasn't poop but was blood and it meant she was growing up and it was called a period. I was amazed, she called to her father and brother and told them about the event and explained that she was 'growing up'. She seemed happy with this! She was actually pretty good about wearing pads and even chose to wear girls panties when she had a period. She explained that girls underwear were thinner and better for a pad. Melinda has mentioned here about wearing diapers at night. does that too, at the beginning when her period is heavier. She is more comfortable and not concerned about really soiling herself or her clothing or her bedding. Works for us! As time went on she began getting 'moody' and we talked of how that happens sometimes when a young woman is about to have a period. NOW when she notices she is moody or cranky she will say to me, " maybe I am getting ready to have my period " . She has sort of rolled with it and I realize how lucky I am, she is! Not a terribly big deal to her. I fully appreciate it is for some girls, girls on the spectrum and not on the spectrum! I wish both Marty and and your girls a relatively easy transition. I trust that lots of people here will share and give very welcome advice. In a message dated 1/16/2007 1:41:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, maryt211@... writes: Hi, I just joined this group this month and have so far just been " reading " along. I joined for pretty much the same reason as . I have 3 children with autism, two boys and a girl, and she will be 10 years old tomorrow. She has not got her period yet, but I can tell it won't be far off, and I have NO IDEA how to prepare her for it. I was even wondering if we should consider giving her something to reduce the frequency of her periods when they come, because I cannot imagine her having any understanding.understanding.<WBR>..she cannot wipe herself properly after a after pads etc. I live in Ontario, Canada and I am not covered for ABA, and can only afford about 4 hours a week. I was hoping to get some support, suggestions, ideas to help us deal with this....I just start to get very anxious thinking about what we are going to do, and 's post here just brought it all to the surface again. Sorry for lurking, but finding computer time is hard when the kids are around. It is much easier when they are in school. (Mom to , 11yrs, and , twins, 10yrs) >From: " " <_bridges2@..._ (mailto:bridges2@...) > >Reply-To: _Autism_in_Girls@Autism_in_GiAut_ (mailto:Autism_in_Girls ) >To: _Autism_in_Girls@Autism_in_GiAut_ (mailto:Autism_in_Girls ) >Subject: puberty help >Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:54:15 -0000 > >Hi all, > >I joined this groups quite a while ago and haven't followed it for >years but decided to get involved again because we need help and it is >very girl specific! My 11 year old just started her period. As much >as I had prepared her for it it has been a disaster. At this point >she does not seem to be able to comprehend what is happening and why >it is important to take care of herself. Her self-care skills were >not that great to begin with so this makes it all the more difficult. >We have read books, created social stories, made a schedule for when >she needs to go to the restroom, etc. but overall she is just very mad >about this whole thing. Everytime she has to go to the restroom it >starts a meltdown all over again. This has also sent her hormones for >a loop, we are seeing behaviors we haven't seen in quite some time. >Any ideas on ways to make this a little bit easier for her? > >Thanks, > > > __________________________________________________________ Your Space. Your Friends. Your Stories. Share your world with Windows Live Spaces. _http://discoverspachttp://discohttp://dis_ (http://discoverspaces.live.com/?loc=en-CA) Blessings Light and always Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Hi, I just joined this group this month and have so far just been " reading " along. I joined for pretty much the same reason as . I have 3 children with autism, two boys and a girl, and she will be 10 years old tomorrow. She has not got her period yet, but I can tell it won't be far off, and I have NO IDEA how to prepare her for it. I was even wondering if we should consider giving her something to reduce the frequency of her periods when they come, because I cannot imagine her having any understanding...she cannot wipe herself properly after a BM let alone look after pads etc. I live in Ontario, Canada and I am not covered for ABA, and can only afford about 4 hours a week. I was hoping to get some support, suggestions, ideas to help us deal with this....I just start to get very anxious thinking about what we are going to do, and 's post here just brought it all to the surface again. Sorry for lurking, but finding computer time is hard when the kids are around. It is much easier when they are in school. (Mom to , 11yrs, and , twins, 10yrs) > >Reply-To: Autism_in_Girls >To: Autism_in_Girls >Subject: puberty help >Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:54:15 -0000 > >Hi all, > >I joined this groups quite a while ago and haven't followed it for >years but decided to get involved again because we need help and it is >very girl specific! My 11 year old just started her period. As much >as I had prepared her for it it has been a disaster. At this point >she does not seem to be able to comprehend what is happening and why >it is important to take care of herself. Her self-care skills were >not that great to begin with so this makes it all the more difficult. >We have read books, created social stories, made a schedule for when >she needs to go to the restroom, etc. but overall she is just very mad >about this whole thing. Everytime she has to go to the restroom it >starts a meltdown all over again. This has also sent her hormones for >a loop, we are seeing behaviors we haven't seen in quite some time. >Any ideas on ways to make this a little bit easier for her? > >Thanks, > > > _________________________________________________________________ Your Space. Your Friends. Your Stories. Share your world with Windows Live Spaces. http://discoverspaces.live.com/?loc=en-CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I have heard of that and if there ever were a candidate for it it would be my daughter! I too am not sure of the down sides of the medication though and am very leary of altering her hormones in any way at such a young age. Does anyone have any info on it or experience with it? Re: puberty help I know of families who have their daughters take " Seasonal " (spelling?). It means the female will only have four periods a year. I am not sure what the down sides are of this medication as I have never used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Yes, that is what I was thinking. Has anyone else used this, and what side effects did they notice?? >From: LAECONNER@... >Reply-To: Autism_in_Girls >To: Autism_in_Girls >Subject: Re: puberty help >Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:02:01 EST > >I know of families who have their daughters take " Seasonal " (spelling?). >It >means the female will only have four periods a year. I am not sure what >the >down sides are of this medication as I have never used it. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 My 18 year old took this the past three months. She forgot one pill and started her period! We went to the endocrinologist for her Type 1 diabetes and changed her BCP back to tri-nessa. It is the monthly and she didn't have as many problems on it. Good luck with the Seasonal. There is a generic, it is called " quasense " . May help if you try her on this financially. As for the help in the bathroom, I personally think that if you trained her in pottying, use the same method for the periods. Meaning, if it was behavioral, then use it. My daughter, (12yrs-autism), hasn't started as of yet. The school has written social stories and I have bought pads to get her ready. I am fortunate that I have 2 older sisters for her to imitate. Let us know how this all works out. Shanna (mother to 5, extremely overworked & underpaid TODAY!)lol wrote: Yes, that is what I was thinking. Has anyone else used this, and what side effects did they notice?? >From: LAECONNER@... >Reply-To: Autism_in_Girls >To: Autism_in_Girls >Subject: Re: puberty help >Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:02:01 EST > >I know of families who have their daughters take " Seasonal " (spelling?). >It >means the female will only have four periods a year. I am not sure what >the >down sides are of this medication as I have never used it. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Sorry to in advance... lol Has anyone tried showing their daughters their own process for dealing with periods? Would it benefit to take them to the bathroom and show them how we keep ourselves " maintained? " Debi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Please check the archives for the frantic posts I sent a week or so ago regarding our experience with seasonale and 's periods. I believe my post was titled returning member- need help. Or you could search for posts by gldcst@comcast,net Sherry Muhs. If you follow the thread you will read some wonderful suggestions and support form so many " strangers " to me on this list. Good luck. is very low functioning (Down Syndrome AND autism) and it is becoming a nightmare for us as she is experiencing so much pain. She began at age 11.8 and I am very envuious of you moms with girls who can understand the process or at least what 's coming and realize it;'s not going to last forever (just 40 years or so LOL) Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Has any one had problems with their girls during puberty at times becoming violent? ________________________________ From: Autism_in_Girls [mailto:Autism_in_Girls ] On Behalf Of DFabio7450@... Sent: 2007, January, 16 5:42 PM To: Autism_in_Girls Subject: Re: puberty help Hello and Marty! Marty you are right, your daughters period is not far off. Like 's daughter my too began her period when she was 11 years old. I was not expecting this, thought it would be a year or two later. at that time had one day cut all of her hair off, she was interested in using urinals and insisted on wearing boys underwear everyday! I had some concerns around these behaviors and my mind even went to thinking of horrible things...like mutilation of her body when her breasts grew! I wasn't really concerned about her sexuality but her father and brother were. Boys underwear were simply more comfortable to her! One night as she was getting ready to bathe she called to me and said she thought she got some 'poop' on her underwear! It was the start of her period and I thought she would freak out. I simply said that it wasn't poop but was blood and it meant she was growing up and it was called a period. I was amazed, she called to her father and brother and told them about the event and explained that she was 'growing up'. She seemed happy with this! She was actually pretty good about wearing pads and even chose to wear girls panties when she had a period. She explained that girls underwear were thinner and better for a pad. Melinda has mentioned here about wearing diapers at night. does that too, at the beginning when her period is heavier. She is more comfortable and not concerned about really soiling herself or her clothing or her bedding. Works for us! As time went on she began getting 'moody' and we talked of how that happens sometimes when a young woman is about to have a period. NOW when she notices she is moody or cranky she will say to me, " maybe I am getting ready to have my period " . She has sort of rolled with it and I realize how lucky I am, she is! Not a terribly big deal to her. I fully appreciate it is for some girls, girls on the spectrum and not on the spectrum! I wish both Marty and and your girls a relatively easy transition. I trust that lots of people here will share and give very welcome advice. In a message dated 1/16/2007 1:41:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, maryt211@... <mailto:maryt211%40hotmail.com> writes: Hi, I just joined this group this month and have so far just been " reading " along. I joined for pretty much the same reason as . I have 3 children with autism, two boys and a girl, and she will be 10 years old tomorrow. She has not got her period yet, but I can tell it won't be far off, and I have NO IDEA how to prepare her for it. I was even wondering if we should consider giving her something to reduce the frequency of her periods when they come, because I cannot imagine her having any understanding.understanding.<WBR>..she cannot wipe herself properly after a after pads etc. I live in Ontario, Canada and I am not covered for ABA, and can only afford about 4 hours a week. I was hoping to get some support, suggestions, ideas to help us deal with this....I just start to get very anxious thinking about what we are going to do, and 's post here just brought it all to the surface again. Sorry for lurking, but finding computer time is hard when the kids are around. It is much easier when they are in school. (Mom to , 11yrs, and , twins, 10yrs) >From: " " <_bridges2@... <mailto:_bridges2%40oakland.bri> _ (mailto:bridges2@... <mailto:bridges2%40oakland.edu> ) > >Reply-To: _Autism_in_Girls@Autism_in_GiAut_ (mailto:Autism_in_Girls <mailto:Autism_in_Girls%40yahoogroups.com> ) >To: _Autism_in_Girls@Autism_in_GiAut_ (mailto:Autism_in_Girls <mailto:Autism_in_Girls%40yahoogroups.com> ) >Subject: puberty help >Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:54:15 -0000 > >Hi all, > >I joined this groups quite a while ago and haven't followed it for >years but decided to get involved again because we need help and it is >very girl specific! My 11 year old just started her period. As much >as I had prepared her for it it has been a disaster. At this point >she does not seem to be able to comprehend what is happening and why >it is important to take care of herself. Her self-care skills were >not that great to begin with so this makes it all the more difficult. >We have read books, created social stories, made a schedule for when >she needs to go to the restroom, etc. but overall she is just very mad >about this whole thing. Everytime she has to go to the restroom it >starts a meltdown all over again. This has also sent her hormones for >a loop, we are seeing behaviors we haven't seen in quite some time. >Any ideas on ways to make this a little bit easier for her? > >Thanks, > > > __________________________________________________________ Your Space. Your Friends. Your Stories. Share your world with Windows Live Spaces. _http://discoverspachttp://discohttp://dis_ <http://discoverspachttp://discohttp://dis_> (http://discoverspaces.live.com/?loc=en-CA <http://discoverspaces.live.com/?loc=en-CA> ) Blessings Light and always Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Poor Craig is gonna have 3 girls going through puberty. He won't talk about it, either. Thanks, men, for all that support! <g> Debi > > sounds good. just dont ask me to do the promo pictures for the box....lol > when my wife tells me my daughters period is comeing within a year i just > put my fingers in my ears and say lalalalalalalalala. even when shes 30 she'll > still be my little girl. even though she will be taller than her mother. > > eric > abbys dad > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 LOL! I guess they ARE rockets! I didn't get to play with them--my mother always bought the napkins in the big purple box! > > Well, they're rockets, aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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