Growing up, sex and the disabled teenager
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Parents often feel uncomfortable talking to their child about growing up, puberty and sex. This can be even more difficult if their child has a disability.
Contact a Family - the national charity for families with disabled teenagers - has joined forces with the Arthrogryposis Group to tackle the issue and produce three comprehensive guides.
Entitled 'Growing up, sex and relationships', the guides offer a wealth of information and advice. There are separate booklets for disabled teenagers, parents and teachers.
Areas covered include self-esteem, making and keeping friends, personal relationships, body image, puberty, sex education, and sex and relationships. In the booklet for children and young people, disabled teenagers pass on their tips about dealing with some of the toughest aspects of growing up.
Also included in the pack is a useful list of organisations and further resources.
Free copies of the booklets can be obtained from Contact a Family on freephone 0808 808 3555 or by emailing helpline@cafamily.org.uk.
Downloads:
Growing
up, sex and relationships: a booklet to support parents of young disabled
people
- download (.pdf)
2.45MB
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Growing
up, sex and relationships: a booklet for young disabled people
- download (.pdf)
1.54MB
(help)
Sex
and Relationship Education for young people with physical disabilities: a
booklet for teachers
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938.00KB
(help)
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