Teaching girls with ASD about the changes of puberty
Kate E. Reynolds, MSc (Dist) BSc. RGN. PGDipHEd. PGDipCouns., worked for the UK's National Health Service for 18 years, seven of which were in HIV/Aids and sexual health as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Senior Counsellor and staff trainer. In 2005 Kate's son was diagnosed as having 'classic' autism with intellectual (learning) disabilities. Since then, Kate has written several books for JKP about sexuality education and autism/intellectual disabilities. She is a researcher and public speaker; in 2016 she spoke at an All Party Parliamentary Group meeting about sex education and disability and speaks extensively with parents and caregivers.
These attractively illustrated books, with their clear,
anatomically correct pictures and simple, unambiguous text, deal
bravely with the aspects of sexuality that are challenging to teach
and will facilitate discussion and learning. They will be a very
welcome addition to the bookshelves of families who have an
adolescent on the autism spectrum.
*Sarah Attwood, author of Making Sense of Sex*
This series is perfect for use in sex education classes. An
excellent and very helpful choice for professionals working with
people with ASD!
*Ioannis Voskopoulos-Labrini Ioannou, psychologist*
In very simple, unambiguous text and quite graphic pictures, we see
Ellie beginning to grow up and the signs that she notices as she
does so - hair in unusual places, spots, enlarging breasts, larger
hips, and periods...while meant for girls on the autistic spectrum,
this could be of real use to any young girl facing the challenges
of growing up.
*HealthyBooks*
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