For parents of autistic girls with low support needs, ages 9 to 14
Growing up, explained gently.
A printable puberty kit that helps you talk about body changes, periods and privacy in clear, literal, step-by-step language your daughter can follow.
- Instant PDF download
- Fillable PDFs
- 14-day refund
Why this exists
Most puberty books aren't written for how autistic girls learn.
They rely on hints, jokes and "you'll just know." Many autistic girls need the opposite: exact words, predictable steps and time to practice before the change arrives.
Literal language
Every page says exactly what happens and what to do. No metaphors to decode.
Step by step
Routines are broken into small visual steps she can check off and repeat.
Before, not after
A plan for introducing each topic early, so the first period isn't a surprise.
Who this kit is for
Autism is a wide spectrum. This kit is made for one part of it.
No single kit fits every autistic girl, and we'd rather tell you now than after you buy. We wrote this one for girls with low support needs (often called high-functioning or Level 1 autism), because that's the girl we know best at home.
A good fit if she
- Talks, and understands what you tell her
- Reads, or listens when you read to her
- Can follow a routine once it's broken into clear steps
- Is around 9 to 14, and puberty is coming or has started
- Finds sensory issues, body signals or unspoken rules hard
Probably not the right fit if she
- Doesn't use spoken language or a communication system yet
- Needs hands-on help with most daily care
- Needs a program led by a therapist or specialist. Her team can suggest one. The parent guide may still be a useful read for you.
Even among these girls, no two are alike. Some will read a story alone in their room; many would rather be on their phone. The PDFs open on a phone, and the guide shows how to use the kit there too. Not sure it fits your daughter? Ask us before you buy, and remember there's a 14-day refund.
Look inside
See the real pages before you buy.
These are pages straight from the kit. Tap any page to see it full size.
Social storiesStory 1, level 1: picture cards
Visual supportsStep card: changing a pad
School kitDiscreet bathroom pass
Parent guideChapter 4: Periods, getting ready
Social storiesStory 3, level 2: full story
Visual supportsHow does my body feel?
Visual supportsPeriod tracker with face scale
School kitSupport plan for teachers
The Puberty Kit
Everything you need, in one download.
Parent guide
15 to 20 pages on what changes, when to start each conversation, sensory issues with pads and clothing, and how to handle meltdowns around hygiene.
Social stories
Seven short illustrated stories written for her, each in two levels: my body is changing, my period, my period at school, bras, showering, private and public, and my body belongs to me.
Visual supports
Printable step cards for changing a pad, a period tracker, a morning hygiene checklist and a "what's in my kit" card for her bag.
School kit
A one-page plan to share with teachers and the school nurse, plus a letter template and a bathroom pass card.
Fillable PDFs
Type her name, her safe adults and your school's details before printing. US Letter and A4 included.
How we make things
Calm on the page, clear in the words.
- Sensory-friendly designSoft colors, lots of white space, one idea per page. Easy to print in black and white.
- Neurodiversity-affirmingWe don't try to make her "act normal." We help her understand her body and feel safe.
- Written for her ageRespectful language for a growing girl, not baby talk and not a medical textbook.
- Made to be usedCut out, laminate, stick on the bathroom mirror. Reprint as often as you need.
A note from the creator
I'm the parent of an autistic teenage girl. When puberty started, I couldn't find material that spoke to her the way she understands the world: directly, calmly, one step at a time. So I made it, tested it at home, and kept what worked.
This kit is what I wish someone had handed me two years earlier.
Created by a parent of an autistic teen girl
Questions
What age is this kit for?
It's written for girls roughly 9 to 14, before or during early puberty. Many parents start around age 8 or 9 so the changes feel expected.
Will it work for every autistic girl?
No, and we won't pretend it does. It's written for girls with low support needs: girls who talk, understand instructions and can follow a routine. If your daughter doesn't use spoken language or needs full support with daily care, it probably isn't the right fit. See who this kit is for.
Is it only for girls with a formal diagnosis?
No. It works for girls who learn best with literal language and clear steps, diagnosed or not.
How do I receive it?
Right after payment you get a download link by email. You can print at home in US Letter or A4.
Is this medical advice?
No. It's an educational and organizational resource. For health questions, please talk to your daughter's doctor.
Start the conversation before the change.
One download. Print what you need, when you need it.