Pelvic Exam Social Story
The social story linked below is provided by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative…
Kim WarrenJune 7, 2023
Common Symptoms Associated with Menstruation (Periods)
For many women, symptoms associated with periods are mild or come and go. Symptoms associated…
PMS and PMDD in Women with Down Syndrome
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are psychological and physical symptoms which are…
Rigsby RigsbyJune 1, 2022
Menopause in Women with Down Syndrome
Menopause is the point in a woman’s life when she no longer has menstrual cycles.</iframSource:…
Rigsby RigsbyJune 1, 2022
Story About Getting My Period
This visual explains what happens when a woman gets her period.Source: Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L
Rigsby RigsbyFebruary 24, 2022
Benefits and Harms of Mammography Screening for Women with Down Syndrome
Women with Down syndrome have a lower breast cancer risk and significantly lower life expectancies…
Capetivate capetivateSeptember 2, 2021
Breast Cancer Screening for Women with Down Syndrome
This study examined mammogram reports of women with Down syndrome (DS) treated in the largest…
Capetivate capetivateSeptember 2, 2021
Use of Birth Control in Women with Down Syndrome
Women with Down syndrome (DS) experience similar gynecological concerns as women without DS. However, women…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 27, 2021
Mammograms
What is a mammogram? A mammogram is a special type of x-ray that looks for…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 2, 2021
Depo-provera
We recently received a question about the use of Depo-Provera. Depo-Provera is an injection of…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 2021