When children start puberty, changes to their hormones, relationships, identity and body can cause mood shifts. This can be especially overwhelming for those living with intellectual disability. Join renowned psychologist Sarah McCluskey at our free webinar to learn how, as a parent or carer, to: Talk to your child about their sexual feelings and hormones and handle mood changes and outbursts.
As your child’s body changes during puberty, so too may their personal care and hygiene routines. Join our free webinar to learn strategies and discover resources you can use to teach children or young people living with intellectual disability about: showering, keeping their body parts clean, using deodorant, caring for their skin, and shaving facial hair.
Preparing a child for their period can be overwhelming for parents or carers of children with intellectual disability. Join our free webinar with special guest Doctor Evonne Ong to learn about: Preparing your child for their periods, managing menstrual health and seeking support from a doctor.
When puberty starts, wet dreams and more frequent erections are common. As a parent or carer of children or young people with intellectual disability, it’s important to prepare your child for these inevitable changes. However, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Join our free webinar to learn strategies and discover resources to help your child understand and manage wet dreams and erections.
Masturbation is a normal part of growing up. As a parent or carer of children or young people with intellectual disability, learning strategies and having resources to understand this change can help.
Join our free webinar to find out more about: Masturbation, what’s normal, supporting independence, private behaviours and pornography.
