Unraveling the complexities of relationships and sexuality, this straight-talking guide will help you to navigate the associated social, emotional and physical issues. Expert advice and real life examples give you the knowledge to reflect on your own sexuality, provide you with information on different types of relationship, and gives you the confidence to decide which… More The Autism Spectrum Guide to Sexuality and Relationships: Understand Yourself and Make Choices that are Right for You
The complex world of sex and appropriate sexual behavior can be extremely challenging for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, without guidance, many find themselves in vulnerable situations. This book examines how the ASD profile typically affects sexuality and how sexual development differs between the general population and those with ASD. Contains advice on… More The Autism Spectrum, Sexuality and the Law: What every parent and professional needs to know.
Written by autistic author Robyn Steward, this is a detailed guide for young people ages 9 to 16 on the basics of menstruation. Created in consultation with young people, an online survey and a group of medical professionals it offers direct advice on what periods look and feel like and how to manage hygiene and… More The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods
Everything is changing! How will you survive this crazy time in your life? This #1 bestselling book made just for boys contains all of the guy stuff you need to know about growing up, even the embarrassing stuff. Author and nurse Kelli Dunham covers everything from body changes to planning for college, giving pre-teen boys… More The Boys Body Book (Fifth Edition): Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up!
This book features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. You’ll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. Ages 8 and up.
Here’s a book just for girls beginning a new phase of their lives! This appealing and easy-to-follow guide for girls with intellectual disabilities is an introduction to the physical and emotional changes they’ll encounter during puberty. Written on a third-grade reading level for preteens or young teenaged girls to read by themselves or with a… More The Girls’ Guide To Growing Up: Choices and Changes in the Tween Years
Down to earth and practical book that answers any questions you can think of. How it feels, how to choose pads, and tampons, and how to talk to your parents about it. Fun cartoons and easily understood material. Ages 8 and up.
This guidebook explores the unique challenges that thousands of families face. Through extensive research and interviews, as well as years of experience working in the field, the authors cover gender variance from birth through college. What do you do when your toddler daughter’s first sentence is that she’s a boy? What will happen when your… More The Transgender Child: A Handbook For Families And Professionals
Written in a comfortable, nonjudgmental tone the ‘Book for Boys’ gives sensitive straight talk on: the body’s changing size and shape; diet and exercise; the growth spurt; the reproductive organs; body hair; voice changes; romantic and sexual feelings; and puberty in the opposite sex. It also includes information on steroid abuse, acne treatment, sexually transmitted… More The What’s Happening To My Body: Book For Boys
A young boy does not like the way his Uncle keeps tickling him and, with his mother’s reassurance, he has the courage to adk him to stop. Includes a note for parents on how to use the story in discussing “good and bad touch”. Ages 4 and up.
Following the sexual assault of a classmate, a group of teenage girls find themselves discussing the term consent, what it actually means for them in their current relationships, and how they act and make decisions with peer influence. Joined by their male friends who offer another perspective, this rich graphic novel uncovers the need for… More What Does Consent Really Mean?
Why is my voice making such weird sounds? When will I be able to start shaving? Why do I keep getting pimples? What is a wet dream? Your body has been behaving very strangely lately. You hardly know what to expect from one day to the next. This down-to-earth and practical book that will help… More What’s Going On Down There? Answers To Questions Boys Find Hard To Answer
Following Ellie as she begins to notice changes to her body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach girls with autism and related conditions about puberty. It covers all the changes that they will experience, both emotional such as new feelings and physical such as periods. This fully illustrated positive and entertaining book provides… More What’s Happening to Ellie? A Book About Puberty for Girls and Young Women With Autism and Related Conditions
Following Tom as he begins to notice changes to his body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about puberty. It covers all the changes that they will experience, both emotional such as new feelings and physical such as wet dreams. This fully illustrated positive and entertaining… More What’s Happening to Tom? A Book about Puberty for Boys and Young Men with Autism and Related Conditions
This warm, large-format picture book can help the youngest children understand what sexual abuse is, what it is not, and what they can do to keep themselves safe from assault. Structured as a personal conversation with her reader, the book shares Jane Porett’s experience as an adult survivor of child sexual abuse. When I Was… More When I was Little Like You
