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The above explains the situation of both your daughter and adolescent boys with autism. But it seems that adolescent boys with autism face more problems than girls during puberty.
The main reason for this can be said that because puberty occurs later in boys than girls and this age is such that most adolescents need to have a relationship with society or not. It exacerbates the problems of puberty in them.
It should be noted that people with autism are not much different in appearance from normal people, and also the public awareness of this disorder and its symptoms is limited. People's reactions to these behaviors will be very negative and these reactions are very dangerous for adolescents with autism and their families.
To solve these problems, it is necessary to educate children with autism before they enter the critical period of puberty. This education should start from the family. The father or older brother should give this education to the child with autism (son) in this way. To answer the sexual questions that these children feel they have in proportion to their age and ability to understand them, to teach them the boundaries of sex, and also to teach them how to interact with the opposite sex. They should practice. (Many lessons can be presented in the form of stories.) Parents should not have the stereotype that because their child has a disorder, he does not have the strength to learn. Learning happens in these children, but it requires effort, patience and patience. has it.
What should a child with autism be taught?
1. When talking about puberty and sex to educate people with autism, it is important to consider their level of understanding.
2. Provide accurate information using their correct names and images wherever possible
3. Talk to the child about changes related to puberty
Talking about different changes in girls and boys, children with autism may not notice these different changes in girls and boys.
5. If the child has limited comprehension and poor verbal skills, it is necessary to teach him about key points such as: privacy, proper touch, saying no and hygiene.
6- Using social stories to teach physical changes can be effective.
7. Consider a calm environment without anxiety
8- Using teaching aids. If necessary, use books and diagrams with clear and clear expression
9 - Remind the child to come to you for any questions about puberty.
Topics to be taught:
1. Public and private issues
2. Familiarity with body parts
3. Knowledge of how the baby is born
4- Observing hygiene
5. How to keep yourself clean
6. Menstrual management for girls
7. Self-protection
8. Emphasis on the skill of saying no
9-Sexual awareness
10-Masturbation
11-Self-esteem
It is important for people with autism to learn about privacy so that we can confidently encourage them to engage in appropriate behaviors and prevent unwanted behaviors such as masturbation in public and nudity.
Family members should respect each other's privacy and be encouraged to enter before entering private spaces.
To help a child with autism, keep in mind that you can use a series of visual or sequential signs on the door, such as (stop) or any other appropriate shape.
Public-private education
Explanations for public and private matters include the following:
1. Public and private places, acquaintance with body parts and behaviors that you do in this field.
2. Private space such as a bedroom with curtains or a door.
3. Public space is a place where other people can see you. This space can be a hall, room, kitchen, classroom, bus station.
4. In the private space, you can do things that others do not see. Such as touching the body, taking off clothes ...
5. In public you can eat, play, sit, talk ...
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1-Members
2. Provide accurate information using their correct names and images wherever possible
3. Talk to the child about changes related to puberty
Talking about different changes in girls and boys, children with autism may not notice these different changes in girls and boys.
5. If the child has limited comprehension and poor verbal skills, it is necessary to teach him about key points such as: privacy, proper touch, saying no and hygiene.
6- Using social stories to teach physical changes can be effective.
7. Consider a calm environment without anxiety
8- Using teaching aids. If necessary, use books and diagrams with clear and clear expression
9 - Remind the child to come to you for any questions about puberty.
Topics to be taught:
1. Public and private issues
2. Familiarity with body parts
3. Knowledge of how the baby is born
4- Observing hygiene
5. How to keep yourself clean
6. Menstrual management for girls
7. Self-protection
8. Emphasis on the skill of saying no
9-Sexual awareness
10-Masturbation
11-Self-esteem
It is important for people with autism to learn about privacy so that we can confidently encourage them to engage in appropriate behaviors and prevent unwanted behaviors such as masturbation in public and nudity.
Family members should respect each other's privacy and be encouraged to enter before entering private spaces.
To help a child with autism, keep in mind that you can use a series of visual or sequential signs on the door, such as (stop) or any other appropriate shape.
Public-private education
Explanations for public and private matters include the following:
1. Public and private places, acquaintance with body parts and behaviors that you do in this field.
2. Private space such as a bedroom with curtains or a door.
3. Public space is a place where other people can see you. This space can be a hall, room, kitchen, classroom, bus station.
4. In the private space, you can do things that others do not see. Such as touching the body, taking off clothes ...
5. In public you can eat, play, sit, talk ...
* General organs:
1. There are organs that others can see, such as the face, arms, hair, etc.
2. Private body parts: These are the organs that are covered by clothes.
3. You must respect the privacy of others and not approach them.
4. We need to teach people with autism not to let anyone approach them without permission.
Ability to say no
Another major challenge in the lives of people with autism is the potential for sexual abuse. These children need to be well-educated to understand which emotional relationships are healthy and which are intended to be exploited. In healthy emotional relationships, family and close friends are usually involved and take care of the person. Shaking hands, hugging and rubbing are also considered part of a healthy and safe relationship, but in relationships with the possibility of sexual abuse, there is always something upsetting and annoying, such as too much insistence on kissing or hugging the person and ... Autism should also be taught that any emotional expression from the other person is not an emotional relationship, but that the other person may have taken the initiative solely for friendship.
Teaching assertiveness and how to say no to a child with autism is essential. These children need to know when to say no, stay away from people who are being mistreated, and seek help from others. Here are some tips to help children with autism.
