Puberty education for students with special needs. A Girl's Guide to Growing Up covers the following important topics:

• External anatomy
• Physical and emotional changes of puberty
• Health and hygiene
• Privacy and safety

In addition to the DVD (Run Time: 16:43), the comprehensive kit includes an extensive teaching guide (36 pages) and packets of 10 student booklets (32 pages each). The instructional material is organized in chapter format, allowing for lesson breaks, instructional focus and revision. Designed for students with mild to moderate disabilities, the following special populations will find this reassuring title comprehensible, practical and positive. Students with:

• Developmental disabilities or delays
• Intrusive behavior or mental illness
• Down Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum Disorder, including Asperger's Syndrome
• Learning disabilities
• Behavioral disabilities
• Communicative disorders

This title is also recommended for girls who are early physical developers.

"A Girls guide To Growing Up is a wonderful curriculum for teaching girls going through puberty or about to go through puberty about the changes in their bodies and the things they need to know about maintaining their bodies...." Christine Hindle, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

"Good information on puberty & showing/demonstrating the use of pads during menstruation - detailed information - good for special needs girls. Discussed wearing of bra which is good." Peggy Mudd, School Nurse, Pasco School District, Pasco WA.

 Individual component parts are available for purchase.  Call 1-800-821-3303 for details.

 Author: Liz Smith

Illustrator: Gala Perry

Key Concept: For students with special needs

Closed Captioned

Age Group: All Ages