Disability
Sexual health talks and education
are important for all children and can
be particularly lifesaving for youth with neurodiversity, developmental, physical, and/or intellectual disabilities. How you present the information and when can
vary based on a young person’s unique needs, but their sexuality is still a vital aspect of their journey. Helping them to understand consent, boundaries, identity, relationships, online safety, body awareness, and sexual decision making keeps them more informed and better equipped to live safer, fulfilling lives.
Feelings
When children learn to identify, express,
and trust their feelings as well as recognize the emotional responses of others,
they develop the skills that support body awareness, safety, and overall wellness.
As a child grows, these skills become
vital tools for fostering healthy relationships
and safer, mutually satisfying experiences into adulthood. The education begins early and can be learned through everyday activities and discussions, before it’s even about sex.
