Resources for Puberty and Sex Ed for Students with Special Needs

Did you know we have a Family Resources tab on our website? This is our go-to place for providing information to families and districts regarding helpful resources that can be accessed online or even locally in the Dayton Miami Valley region. 

When you click on the tab, there are several sections including:

• Online Resources (topics include: New Autism Diagnosis, Puberty & Sex Ed, Girls on the Spectrum, Wandering & Elopement, and Healthcare)
• Local Resources (topics include: Local Support Groups, Mental Health & Behavioral Support, Wrap Around Services & Case Management, Medical Support, County Boards of Developmental Disabilities, Recreation Programs, Social Skills Groups, and Childcare/Respite Care)
• Websites
• Online Courses

Today we are going to highlight some of the resources included in our Family Resources Tab for Resources for Puberty and Sex Ed for Students with Special Needs:

Information for Parents/Caregivers and Educators

• Webinar: Learn Strategies for Addressing Puberty and Sexuality
• Presentation: Sexuality and Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Parent’s Guide to Puberty and Adolescence for Children with Autism
• Autism Society: Puberty and Children on the Autism Spectrum
• Masturbation and ASD – A Part of Healthy Sexuality

Lessons & Instructional Materials (Free and Paid Options)

• The Healthy Bodies Toolkit
• Sex Ed Mart
• Teaching Sexual Health for Differing Abilities
• OCALI Lending Library: Puberty Resources
• Appropriate Behavior Social Stories