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Struggling to talk about sexuality with your sons and daughters This workshop will provide parents with information strategies and tips on sexuality social skills and behavior to meet the unique needs of ID: 358076

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D2: WOW! Sexuality: Resources & Tips for Parents

Struggling to talk about sexuality with your sons and daughters? This workshop will provide parents with information, strategies, and tips on sexuality, social skills, and behavior to meet the unique needs of youth with disabilities.

Presented by: Ruth Price, MPH, MEd, CHES Slide2

Remember when…Norman Rockwell: “Facts of Life”Slide3

S-E-X + Disabilities + TeensSlide4

What to ExpectExplore personal valuesUnderstand myths & facts about sexuality & disabilityIncrease comfort level regarding talking to your teens & young adults about sexNext steps: where to go for help and supportSlide5

House Rules: Confidentiality What happens in Vegas… …stays in Vegas!Slide6

WHAT? S-E-X! SEXUALITY? What is sex?What is sexuality?What is sexual health?What is sexual identify?What is sexual gender?What is sexual intercourse?What’s normal? What’s not?Slide7

Sexuality is…. Large concept, multiple dimensionsWho we are, our sense of identity, and how we see our places in the world, and what we believe about our potentials and capabilitiesCumulative process, continuing throughout our livesShapes our sexual expectations & behaviorsAs we grow and mature our needs change, our capabilities change, our desire for intimacy and closeness changesSex (male/female)Gender identify/roleBiology Sexual orientationPsychologyPleasures, desires and thoughtsValuesSocial skills & relationships (ourselves, friends, care-givers, partners)Slide8

Myths About Sexuality & Disability Asexual (undersexed)Not desirable, can’t have “real” sexMore important things to worry aboutChild-like (dependent)“Shouldn’t have sex if live in institutions, group homes or with parents”Sexually impulsive/uncontrollable (oversexed)Slide9
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Check in…where are you?Slide11

3 Areas to Think About2. Individual Valuesappropriate behavior depends on family valuesmutual/consensual/legal 3. Social Competencedevelop positive self imageam I ‘normal’ social opportunities to grow & learn from social errorscommon mistakes1. Basic Facts & Personal SafetyPrivacyBoundariesbody identification

correct terminologyPersonal space self othersSafety issuesokay touch (good v. bad)self-advocacyPleasure/IntimacySlide12

Parents & Older Siblings: Start Talking & ModelingRecognize sexuality as a positive, healthy part of being humanMake information understandableUse pictures“Teachable moments”Repeat, repeat, repeatReview & check-inRole model healthy relationships & boundariesSlide13

What goes where? On who?

I’m not normal! Slide14

Bold + Uncomfortable =SafetyPrepare your child to be his/her own protectorHelp your child understand his/her bodyKnow accurate terms Talk about body ownership “your parts”Intuitive signals: sweaty palms & underarms, shaky knees & legs, “tummy ache”, heart beat faster, “tingly down there” ???Ask parent or trusted adultSlide15

“M” WordPrivateAlone1Bedroom BathroomCurtainsDoorSignHealthHygiene Not a swear!Slide16

Sex ed. at home & school ?Pre-K through Grade 12 StrandsPhysical Health Social & Emotional HealthSafety & PreventionPersonal & Community HealthGuiding principles for both parents & teachersSequential & coordinated teaching Assess risks & make healthy decisionsUnderstand & communicate health information clearlyCreate safe & supporting environment PartnershipRepeat, repeat and repeat! Massachusetts Comprehensive Health Curriculum Framework, October 1999Slide17

Sample IEP Annual Goal According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the major objectives for sex education for all students with disabilities include:Teaching children how to express physical affection appropriatelyDiscouraging inappropriate displays of affection, such as hugging strangersExpressing clearly the expectation that their behavior should conform to family and societal standards for privacy and personal modestyTeaching children the difference between behaviors acceptable in private setting and those acceptable in publicTeaching children their right to refuse to be touched at any time, and not to keep secrets from parents about having been touched inappropriately; and Discussing pleasure and affection when educating children about sexThe student will receive appropriate instruction to achieve understanding of body systems, human development, self-awareness, and sexuality.Slide18

Where to turn for help? Look everywhere… Explore everyone… Ask others & share your experiences!MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE)MA Comprehensive Health Curriculum Framework, October 1999http://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/health/1999MA Department of Public Health: Bureau of Community Health and Prevention & MA Department of Developmental Services (DPH & DDS) Healthy Relationships, Sexuality & Disability Resource Guide 2013 Edition (available on line), Guide 2014 – coming

soonhttp://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/com-health/prevention/hrhs-sexuality-and-disability-resource-guide.pdfSlide19

P-O-W-E-R ApproachPreparationprepare yourself, be informed, and (practice!)Open Attitudes comfortable talking about sex, dating, relationships, safetyWhere are you?Be present, be involved, be curious, ask, look & listenExposureNeed to see and interact people in varied relationshipsReality CheckYWD are Youth first! Teens, hormones, crushes, etc. experimenting with themselves and with relationships.

Adapted from the National Consortium on Leadership & Disability for YouthSlide20

Questions ? ? ?Slide21

Thank you!Slide22

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