Guest guest Posted July 2, 2004 Report Share Posted July 2, 2004 Hi, I would look at some of the books at http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com/ I have not read any of these but you might look at: Taking Care of Myself Wrobel, : Through a unique combination of Social Stories TM and easy-to- understand activities, this unique book offers a curriculum that guides the child and caregiver on issues of health, hygiene, and the challenges of puberty. It is a must-read for those who love and guide students with disabilities. Autism/Asperger's & Sexuality: Puberty and Beyond Newport, Jerry and A husband and wife with Asperger's Syndrome give invaluable advice to and for teens and adults going through this difficult period. I would also look to parents with older kids that have gone through this (I think has a another list that is specific for older kids--I can only imagine the wealth of knowledge there). You are, of course, doing this by posting here and I am sure you will get some good suggestions. Theresa, SA > Hi to all, > This is an 911 help please. (9yr) soon to be 10 in 3weeks, she has gotten little breast overnight. As I help her get in and out of the shower this morning, I noticed that there is hair growing. I am sorry that this may sound gross and shouldn't be discussed. But I need help in trying to prepare her for what is to come. I sure wish it could wait for 5yrs., but I don't think that will happen. When I tell her she is getting to be a big girl and she is growing up, she goes nuts on me. Crying saying she doesn't want to get big! I hope I am not making too much out of this, but does any one have suggestions, advise, or where to find a book that can help explain this to an autistic, behavioral, mentally delayed girl? I am mortified about this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! > Thanks, > > (amomgonecrazy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2004 Report Share Posted July 2, 2004 Hi : I'm not much help here, but I did want to say don't worry at all about grossing us out. Not gonna happen. We talk about poop, spit-up, eating snails and other fine issues that we deal with all the time. I have been freaked out by my 11 year old neurotypical daughter's rapid development myself. I can only imagine how much more complicated the situation is for you. My thought and prayers are with you. I second Theresa's recommendation about Jerry & Newport's book. That may help you by offering some concrete suggestions. My best. Peacefully, Jeff Sell & Sell, L.L.P. 4309 Yoakum Blvd., Suite 2000 Houston, Texas 77006 713-874-6444 713-874-6445 (fax) 832-731-3145 (cell) " Of Counsel " & Associates 3400 Penthouse Suite One Center 713-654-7799 713-654-7814 (fax) JZSell@... www.JZSLAW.com <http://www.jzslaw.com/> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ " This e-mail may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized or improper disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this e-mail and/or the attached document(s) is prohibited. The information contained in this e-mail and/or the attached document(s) is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete the original e-mail and attached document(s). _____ From: Phipps [mailto:kphipps711@...] Sent: Friday, July 02, 2004 8:58 AM Casey Southard; texas-autism-advocacy ; ; Dr.Shan Narayan Subject: S.O.S. help! Hi to all, This is an 911 help please. (9yr) soon to be 10 in 3weeks, she has gotten little breast overnight. As I help her get in and out of the shower this morning, I noticed that there is hair growing. I am sorry that this may sound gross and shouldn't be discussed. But I need help in trying to prepare her for what is to come. I sure wish it could wait for 5yrs., but I don't think that will happen. When I tell her she is getting to be a big girl and she is growing up, she goes nuts on me. Crying saying she doesn't want to get big! I hope I am not making too much out of this, but does any one have suggestions, advise, or where to find a book that can help explain this to an autistic, behavioral, mentally delayed girl? I am mortified about this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks, (amomgonecrazy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2004 Report Share Posted July 2, 2004 How high functioning is your daughter? Can she read? If it's the word big that upsets her, maybe you can just say things she'll be able to do that she'd like as she gets older (activiities, work, school, play, silly things) that will make her look foward to getting older.. I do somethings with my son (who's starting to get pubic hair at age 10) like "you're getting older, soon you'll be able to have xxxxx (gamecube game), go to a certain movie, stay up a little later, be such a big helper to mom/dad etc. Just positive reinforcement kinda stuff. As far as what's going on with her body, if she can comprehend a lot, I would tell her that she's becoming a young woman/like mommy and what happens to girls as they become woman. Special changes her body will make. I remember my mom gave me some little phamphlet written by Ann Landers. If that's still around somewhere, it was fairly gentle and explained changes well. Hope this helps a bit, I have no clue what to do with boy changes lol In a message dated 7/2/2004 9:59:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time, kphipps711@... writes: Hi to all, This is an 911 help please. (9yr) soon to be 10 in 3weeks, she has gotten little breast overnight. As I help her get in and out of the shower this morning, I noticed that there is hair growing. I am sorry that this may sound gross and shouldn't be discussed. But I need help in trying to prepare her for what is to come. I sure wish it could wait for 5yrs., but I don't think that will happen. When I tell her she is getting to be a big girl and she is growing up, she goes nuts on me. Crying saying she doesn't want to get big! I hope I am not making too much out of this, but does any one have suggestions, advise, or where to find a book that can help explain this to an autistic, behavioral, mentally delayed girl? I am mortified about this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks, (amomgonecrazy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2004 Report Share Posted July 2, 2004 My son turned nine a few months ago and I wanted to be prepared for puberty and bought two books on ebay. One I am reselling, even though it has only illustrations it had a chapter on homosexuality, talks about abortion and other things my son does not need to be confused by. (It's perfectly normal) - avoid that book! Anyway there is a book that I do want to get: Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1885477945/qid=1088784801/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_3/104-8381248-1732755?v=glance & s=books Book DescriptionThrough a unique combination of Social Stories TM and easy-to-understand activities, this unique book offers a curriculum that guides the child and caregiver on issues of health, hygiene, and the challenges of puberty. It is a must-read for those who guide students with disabilities. ====== Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 Hi, I am new to the group. My daughter is 11 and started pubery at age 9. She has not started to menstruate yet. At first she was upset by the changes in her body, now is used to it. When she does get her period, I probably will put her on the pill or some other thing so that she does not get it on a regular basis. I predict it will be very messy and not easy to deal with. She already hates to wipe after going to the bathroom. She is not modest like typical girls, but sometimes pretends she is, if she remembers that she should be! Like everything else, I have gotten used to the body changes and feel we will be able to handle it when the time is right. She does wear a bra, very soft kind, cotton in girls dept. hope this helps! Tamara Re: S.O.S. help! , sorry I can't help. I wonder why some of the kids are hitting puberty so early! Karac began puberty last year when he just turned 11. His erections upset him. He seems to be ok with them now, but it has taken almost a year. I hope someone with older girls can help you out. Our lives are never dull. LOL, Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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