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Helpful Videos: Puberty

 
This 10 minute video is for young people and their families' accessing core CAMHS. It provides an overview of Positive Behaviour Support and how it may be a ...
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Puberty in Young People with ASD and/or Learning Disabilities

This15-minute video introduces the topic of puberty in young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or Learning Disabilities. In this video, we cover:

  • Developing an awareness of puberty-related issues in young people with a Learning Disability and/or ASD.

  • Some strategies to help you feel more confident to support young people to understand puberty and/or their sexuality.

  • Proactive approaches in order to help keep young people safe.

Links and resources mentioned in this video:

Puberty and Sexuality (Children’s Learning Disability Team, Leeds)

The Family Planning Association

All About Us (Family Planning Association)

Talking together about growing up (Family Planning Association)

The Body Sense website

Relationships and Sex educational DVDs

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