Coping with periods isn’t easy for adults, let alone kids.Yet for those with autism; menstruation and the shift in routine it brings (not to mention the sensory challenges), can be tough to navigate. It’s thought around 700,000 people in the UK are autistic, however research suggests the true figure could be twice as high.The average age girls start their period is 12, however some can start as early as eight or nine years old (and there’s some evidence to suggest autistic girls get theirs earlier than neurotypical girls), so it’s crucial parents have open and honest conversations with the