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Taking Care of Your Body: Answers for Girls With Autism

Medically reviewed by: Persephone Jones, MD, MPH

Why Do I Need to Take Care of My Body?

Learning how to take care of your body is part of growing up. As you get older, your body will change as you go from being a girl to a woman. This is called puberty. During puberty, you will get:

  • oily skin and hair
  • hair that grows under your arms, on your legs, and in your private area (the part of your body that is covered by underwear)