title: Meeting the Reproductive Needs of Female Adolescents With Neurodevelopmental Disabilities.
abstract: The complexity of caring for female adolescents with neurodisabilities often overshadows normal biological changes. These young women may require additional or individualized support as they adapt to normal puberty and sexual maturation. Many choices are available to assist in managing menstrual problems, hygiene issues, and contraception. Special considerations regarding contraceptive methods, sexual education, and improving service accessibility are explored for clinicians.
authors.forename: Katherine Ferrell
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Fouquier
authors.forename: Barbara D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Camune
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D016497:Adolescent Health Services; D003267:Contraception / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D065886:Neurodevelopmental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence / Q000502:physiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D012736:Sex Education / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012741:Sexual Maturation
keywords: adolescent; contraception; developmental disability; intellectual disability; menstruation; sexuality