We had a great discussion this morning about a wide range of areas related to growing up in 21st century Ireland. Today's group welcomed the opportunity to discuss this topic, which can be a tricky one to negotiate for everyone involved. We looked at a wide range of resources that can be used to support children to understand themselves and their relationships with people around them. One the main points highlighted was that children need to learn about growing up gradually with plenty of time to develop their understanding, and knowledge. It is good to introduce the subject before puberty rather than just planning a once off talk. Again video and pictures are very helpful. Parents need to be aware of educating and monitoring children to ensure safety online (Facebook etc.) too.
Here are some resources that can be helpful:
Online resources - click on the link to bring you to the materials
Teenagers are Stinky Youtube Video
Ten Tips for Talking about Sexuality with Your Child Who Has Developmental Disabilities
Busy Bodies, a book about puberty for you and your parents. Topics covered are: Introducing Puberty, Why does puberty happen?, What happens to girl? What happens to boys? Making babies, Enjoying Growing Up. Published by the Health Promotion Department at the HSE South. Free to download by clicking the blue link or order a booklet online at: http://www.healthpromotion.ie/publication/fullListing?category=Sexual_Health
Busy Bodies video clips. Scroll down the page for videos to support the busy bodies materials.
Sexuality Meets Intellectual Disability - What Every Parent Should Know
Sexuality Education for Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities, an instructional manual for parents or caregivers of an individuals with developmental disabilities.
The Healthy Bodies Toolkit for Boys
The Healthy Bodies Tooklit for Boys appendix of pictures
The Healthy Bodies Toolkit for Girls
The Healthy Bodies Toolkit for Girls appendix of picture_s
Autism Speaks: Puberty, Autism and Health Guide
Video on internet safety for children from the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
Other books and resources you can order
Talking Together about Growing Up, a workbook for parents of children with learning disabilities. Authors: Lorna Scott and Lesley Kerr-Edwards. Family Planning Association. This book is aimed toward children at the age of level of about 9 upwards. Topics covered are: The Life Cycle, Body Parts, Public and Private, Keeping Safe, Feelings, Growing Up and Looking Ahead/What are relationships? 81 pages. http://www.fpa.org.uk/product/talking-together-about-growing about £12
Talking Together about Sex and Relationships, a practical resource for schools and parents working with young people with learning disabilities. Authors: Lorna Scott and Lesley Kerr-Edwards. Family Planning Association. Topics covered are: Preparing for Adulthood, Learning to Keep Safe, Relationships, All about Sex, Sexual Choices and Sexual Health, What does the Future Hold? 120 pages. http://www.fpa.org.uk/product/talking-together-about-sex-and-relationships £15.
You, Your Body and Sex: a sex education DVD with English subtitles. This is a sex education DVD by people with learning disabilities. It features information for men, women, boys and girls. Individual topics are explained through a series of animated sequences. www.lifesupportproductions.co.uk
Here are some resources that can be helpful:
Online resources - click on the link to bring you to the materials
Teenagers are Stinky Youtube Video
Ten Tips for Talking about Sexuality with Your Child Who Has Developmental Disabilities
Busy Bodies, a book about puberty for you and your parents. Topics covered are: Introducing Puberty, Why does puberty happen?, What happens to girl? What happens to boys? Making babies, Enjoying Growing Up. Published by the Health Promotion Department at the HSE South. Free to download by clicking the blue link or order a booklet online at: http://www.healthpromotion.ie/publication/fullListing?category=Sexual_Health
Busy Bodies video clips. Scroll down the page for videos to support the busy bodies materials.
Sexuality Meets Intellectual Disability - What Every Parent Should Know
Sexuality Education for Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities, an instructional manual for parents or caregivers of an individuals with developmental disabilities.
The Healthy Bodies Toolkit for Boys
The Healthy Bodies Tooklit for Boys appendix of pictures
The Healthy Bodies Toolkit for Girls
The Healthy Bodies Toolkit for Girls appendix of picture_s
Autism Speaks: Puberty, Autism and Health Guide
Video on internet safety for children from the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
Other books and resources you can order
Talking Together about Growing Up, a workbook for parents of children with learning disabilities. Authors: Lorna Scott and Lesley Kerr-Edwards. Family Planning Association. This book is aimed toward children at the age of level of about 9 upwards. Topics covered are: The Life Cycle, Body Parts, Public and Private, Keeping Safe, Feelings, Growing Up and Looking Ahead/What are relationships? 81 pages. http://www.fpa.org.uk/product/talking-together-about-growing about £12
Talking Together about Sex and Relationships, a practical resource for schools and parents working with young people with learning disabilities. Authors: Lorna Scott and Lesley Kerr-Edwards. Family Planning Association. Topics covered are: Preparing for Adulthood, Learning to Keep Safe, Relationships, All about Sex, Sexual Choices and Sexual Health, What does the Future Hold? 120 pages. http://www.fpa.org.uk/product/talking-together-about-sex-and-relationships £15.
You, Your Body and Sex: a sex education DVD with English subtitles. This is a sex education DVD by people with learning disabilities. It features information for men, women, boys and girls. Individual topics are explained through a series of animated sequences. www.lifesupportproductions.co.uk
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