Call for comment: On 20 July, the U.S. Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee released a working draft of its 2026-2028 strategic plan. The plan is intended to lay out priorities for autism research, services and policy. This week, the committee agreed to extend its comment period from 4 days to 30, after multiple advocacy groups requested […]
Foil cherries added a sensory issue Women with autism can struggle with their period. Think about the discomfort of cramps and the sensory issue of wearing a pad. Many years ago, I was explaining these challenges to a friend with a neurotypical daughter, and she asked quite innocently, “Maybe she should use tampons?” Sure, for […]
A donation box for unused feminine hygiene products is seen at the Miyazaki Prefecture Equality Center in Miyazaki City on April 27, 2021. (Mainichi / Kenta Somatani) MIYAZAKI – An education committee in the prefecture of southwest Japan has decided to provide free feminine hygiene products in all 52 school toilets in the prefecture from […]
