Education Inclusion Development
Registered Charity 1130994
Company registered in England and Wales 6915555
Me, my body, my friends, my life
Me, my body, my friends, my life
course details
ME, my body, my friends, my life: How to teach children & young people with Down syndrome about their bodies, keeping safe, privacy, social boundaries and self help skills. This course is over two full days and covers: • How important such training is for young people with learning disabilities. Names for body parts. Privacy. • Puberty for girls, puberty for boys, • Feelings, personal hygiene, self help skills. • Touching, hugging, affection, friendships. • Safety in the community. Assertiveness. Abuse prevention strategies. How do we become our own protector? The signs for this topic are also covered and available in a book —SRE and Down syndrome cost £6.00. A Memory stick/digital download of resources & activities is available to buy at a cost of £10.00. • Very good for all people working with young people with learning difficulties • I’m now much more confident to tackle the subject. • Enjoyed meeting other people and being able to talk openly about issues and facts of life • It’s given me the confidence to talk about the changes my child will go through and most of all helped me to prepare and be aware of what is to come. • Understand now the importance of starting this work in primary schools and practical ways of doing this.
Cancellation Policy
To cancel or reschedule please contact us at least 24 hours in advance, thank you
Contact Details
Whitley Street, Bingley BD16 4JH, UK