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Sex Education

Mhairi

Hi

My son is 9 and has HFA.  He has come across a range of swears and sexual language and as a result is now asking what is sex, and what does xyz mean.  I am not sure where to start with this as I think he may initially be overwhelmed then very curious.  Curiosity I have no issue with however I want to avoid messing this up.

I would be grateful to hear from anyone who has experience of how they approached this delicate area.  Is there a book, dvd that helps?  From what I have heard the school education on this will not be adequate or explicit enough in explaining the emotions, values, safety and privacy aspects for my son.

Thanks

 

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  • i am currently in frequent visits to my sons junior school as he is just about to start his Sex education. I have explained to the school that with Aspergers he wont understand the feelings and emotions side, and that it will need to be taught differently. They are consistent that he will be taught the same as everyone else, in with everyone else, and that there will just be someone next to him if he needs help. My son does not recognise if he needs help. Looking online i have found many sources, even from the educational psychology dept that it needs to be taught more explicitly, but the school arent listening. i dont want him to be excluded because of his differences, as he needs to learn about it, just in a different way. any help would be grateful

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  • i am currently in frequent visits to my sons junior school as he is just about to start his Sex education. I have explained to the school that with Aspergers he wont understand the feelings and emotions side, and that it will need to be taught differently. They are consistent that he will be taught the same as everyone else, in with everyone else, and that there will just be someone next to him if he needs help. My son does not recognise if he needs help. Looking online i have found many sources, even from the educational psychology dept that it needs to be taught more explicitly, but the school arent listening. i dont want him to be excluded because of his differences, as he needs to learn about it, just in a different way. any help would be grateful

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