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Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about Their Bodies, Boundaries, and Sexuality (Topics in Down Syndrome)

Description:

Parents of children with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities are accustomed to paying close attention to their child's physical, cognitive, and emotional development. This proactive approach should also include their child's sexual development, which for many parents may not seem as obvious or urgent, especially to those with young children.

Drawing on her unique background as both a sexual educator and mother of a child with Down syndrome, the author blends factual information and practical ideas for teaching children with Down syndrome about their bodies, puberty, and sexuality. This book gives parents the confidence to speak comfortably about these sometimes difficult subjects.

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Art/Health/Music/Physical Education (PE) Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavior Curriculum/Instructional Methods Disability Characteristics Elementary High School Intellectual Disability Middle School Mild/Moderate Disabilities Multiple Disabilities Parent/Family Professional Resources Transition