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Puberty & Adolescence

Puberty & Adolescence. Parent Educational Series 5/12/09 Presenter: Melissa DaCosta. General Announcements…. June Mtg. is on a THURSDAY 6/11/09 ~ Questions for ESY, Title One, and General tips for being home in the summer. Bring a treat! =-) JCC openings- sheets available with info

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Puberty & Adolescence

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  1. Puberty & Adolescence Parent Educational Series 5/12/09 Presenter: Melissa DaCosta

  2. General Announcements….. • June Mtg. is on a THURSDAY • 6/11/09 ~ Questions for ESY, Title One, and General tips for being home in the summer. Bring a treat! =-) • JCC openings- sheets available with info • Any announcements from you?

  3. Puberty Issues “ It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to tell you that puberty can be hell. Not only for an autie or aspie, but for just about everyone. Suddenly, our hormones are totally redefining and reshaping our entire universe.” ~ Mary Newport, Author of Autism-Asperger’s & Sexuality- Puberty and Beyond

  4. Puberty Effects Many Areas • Hygiene/Self-Care • Behavior • Feelings + Socialization

  5. Strategies/Tips/What to do • Visual Supports • Social Stories • Videos of appropriate behavior (self-care, social etc) • Videos listed in the handout * If anyone would like to schedule an appointment with me to use my visual supports (boardmaker, WWS etc. please let me know!)

  6. Adolescence Supports: • Families are understandably concerned about their son or daughter approaching puberty. There are many resources available to help families deal more effectively with this transition. The following resources may be helpful: • Taking Care of Myself – A Hygiene, Puberty & Personal Curriculumfor Young People with Autism by Mary Wrobel. Available from Future Horizons, Inc. at: http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com/ • Talking to Your Child About Puberty available from: http://kidshealth.org/ • Tips for Parents about talking about the “Facts of Life” and recommended books to read available from: http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/parents/ • Resources for teachers on teaching puberty, including lesson plans available from: http://www.teachingteens.com/lessons.htm

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