This workshop is for pre-adolescent aged males (usually 10 or 11 to 15 or 16 aged boys who are just beginning, in the midst of, or close to finishing puberty) with intellectual disabilities and their parent(s).
Following this workshop, participants will be able to
Distinguish between public and private places, body parts, and behaviors
Identify physical and emotional changes that happen to males during puberty
Identify hygiene products used by adults and why they important
Identify social and safety rules related to the body and private body parts.
Workshop Details:
Dates- PICK ONE TO ATTEND
Saturday, November 5th 1:00-3:00 PM
Saturday, November 12th 1:00-3:00 PM
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin (11709 W. Cleveland Ave. West Allis, WI 53227)
Fee: $30
The cost of this workshop includes light refreshments and all handout materials.
About the Presenter
Terri Couwenhoven MS, CSE is a sex educator and author who specializes in designing and implementing sexuality programs and materials for people with intellectual disabilities, families and professionals. Her puberty workshops help families learn together in a comfortable, safe, and fun environment. Concrete teaching methods (videos, slides, pictures, games, activities) are used to improve comprehension and help parents become more comfortable and confident helping their children understand body changes, self- care, and appropriate social behavior. For more information about Terri visit her web site: www.terricouwenhoven.com.
About the Sponsors
As you know, normally I have sponsors for this series. Sponsors share in the expenses and to help promote. I have sent an email to Autism Society and Life Navigators. Waiting to hear back….we can list them here. Your help with online registration helps a lot! Thank you.
Life Navigators supports kids and adults with disabilities and their families to live, work, and fully participate in our community. Services include information and assistance, consumer and professional trainings, long -term care services, a special needs trust program, self advocacy and self protection programming, educational advocacy, futures planning and corporate guardianship as well as social and community outings. For more information call (414) 774-6255 or visit www.lifenavigators.org
Autism Society of Southeastern WI supports people with autism spectrum disorders, their families, professionals and others by sharing information, supporting research, providing networking opportunities and increasing awareness about autism through education and training. For more information call (414) 988-1260 or visit www.assew.org.
Down Syndrome Association of WI supports families and individuals with Down syndrome through education, information, and shared experiences. They offer special events that bring families together, education for members and professionals, family matching services and support for new families. For more information visit www.dsaw.org or call (414) 327-3729.
