Preparing Children With Autism For Puberty

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Puberty 

Preparing every child for puberty is essential. Puberty usually starts from age 10-14 (girls starts earlier than boys)but every child is different, preparing children earlier might help in case they experience puberty earlier than expected. Using visual aids and social stories can make it easier for them to understand.

First things to teach about puberty:

  • Different body parts(male and female).
  • Which body parts should remain covered.
  • Appropriate and inappropriate touches.
  • Behaviors that can be done in public and private places.
  • Different genders.
  • Body and emotional changes that will be experienced.
  • Mature relationships.
  • Hygiene. 



Children with autism might experience puberty a bit harshly simply because of the features related to autism such as sensory, social and emotional issues but it's nothing a good preparation wont fix.

How to prepare for puberty talk?

  • Be more willing as a parent to talk about uncomfortable topics.
  • Prepare for tricky questions.
  • Be careful of the language used.
  • Create an environment that is safe for our child to talk about their feelings.
  • Be involved in their curiosity.

What are the best way to teach puberty?

There's no specific way to teaching puberty. Teaching should be tailored to your child's learning style, stick to strategies that your child best respond to. Learning materials(pictures) and behavior management can be used to discuss puberty.

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