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Short videos in the form of cartoons about relationships, sexuality, puberty, and self care. These videos are age appropriate, and can be filtered by the topic you want to learn about.

A great collection of books about autism, puberty, hygiene and sexuality.

We offer a self-researched tool-kit for caregivers on puberty and sexual health to help understand why it is important, why it is important to educate them differently than neurotypical children, different strategies to support them, as well as linking both virtual and book resources to try with their children.

Calgary Scope Society offers an outreach program that helps address those going through puberty with developmental disabilities experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioural challenges for parents and children with disabilities. Can receive free supports if you have FSCD.

The Centre for Sexuality provides information on their website for parents on how to discuss sex with children with developmental disabilities, as well as general information on sexuality and sexual health. They aim to ensure those with developmental disabilities are safe in their development into a mature adult and are informed for the future.

A youtube playlist by the National Council on Independent Living, offering information in the form of short videos for people with intellectual disabilities, told from their peers. They give educational lessons on several topics to do with sexuality and sexual health.

Medically reviewed information about every topic about puberty and sexual health, generally and on specific topics.

Live video chat lessons about puberty and social skills groups for neurodivergent children working with kids their age. It includes 1:1 lessons and group classes.

Planet Puberty has resources, interactive games, and easy to read information about puberty for children and parents with ASD and intellectual disabilities. They offer information about all different parts of puberty and relationships, separated into both sexes.

A podcast made for autistic teens and young adults 15+, learning about sexuality and sex education.

By Kate E. ReynoldsA book series about puberty and sexuality for tweens and teens with autism.

By Kate E. ReynoldsA great informative book for parents and caregivers about teaching sexuality to severely autistic children

TASCC are a group of interdisciplinary professionals representing Alberta Health Services Sexual & Reproductive Health (Calgary Zone); the University of Calgary, Faculty of Nursing; and the Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health (ASPSH). The Sexual & Reproductive Health team provides practical tools and strategies for parents, service providers and youth with disabilities. They offer resources and information for youth and adults with disabilities about puberty and sexuality. They also have courses for self-care, respecting boundaries and social media.

By Robyn StewardA book written by an autistic author to autistic girls about periods.

By Freddy Jackson Brown and Sarah BrownParent guide about puberty and sexuality and how to teach your autistic child about these changes.