TY - BOOK AU - Couwenhoven,Terri TI - Teaching children with Down syndrome about their bodies, boundaries, and sexuality: a guide for parents and professionals T2 - Topics in Down syndrome SN - 9781890627331 PY - 2007/// CY - Bethesda, MD PB - Woodbine House KW - Down syndrome KW - Patients KW - Sexual behavior KW - Sex instruction for children with mental disabilities KW - Illustrated works KW - lcgft N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 312-320) and index; Getting started -- Learning about the body: key information and ideas for teaching -- Teaching about privacy -- Touch and affection -- Teaching your child about the physical changes of puberty -- Masturbation -- Social and emotional development in adolescence -- Caring for the body during puberty -- Social skills for healthy relationships -- Friendships and dating -- Committed partnerships, marriage, and parenthood -- Exploitation prevention -- Sexuality education in schools -- You've postponed this 'til now N2 - Provides parents and professionals with teaching materials and aids that will give them the background and confidence to speak comfortably with Down Syndrome children about their bodies, personal boundaries, privacy, puberty, sexuality, relationships, and abuse prevention ER -