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An interactive online game by Planet Puberty that helps young people build skills in identifying and communicating feelings, which can help a person cope with the emotional changes at puberty. This is a fun and interactive game to practice identifying feelings through facial expressions.

by Robyn Steward. This is a detailed guide for young people on the basics of menstruation. It also breaks up information using flaps and step-by-step photos of how to change pads and tampons, it discusses alternatives to tampons and pads, and gives information about possible sensory issues for people with autism.

by McKinley Hunter Manasco. The rules of physical contact can be tricky to grasp and children with special needs are at a heightened risk of abuse. This friendly picture book explains in simple terms how to tell the difference between acceptable and inappropriate touch, thereby helping the child with special needs stay safe.

In this episode of Sex Positive Families the Podcast, we discuss the importance of providing early, ongoing sexuality education to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

by A. Andrews. A quick, easy, and educational comic book guide that will help change the way we talk about sex and sexuality for all bodies.

by Jess Tarpey, Andrew Gurza, Katy Venables, and co-authored by 50 disabled contributors. The Handi Book of Love, Lust and Disability’unearths new conversations on sex, relationships and disability. It’s beautifully designed and full of raw, powerful and inspiring stories, poetry and artwork from 50 phenomenal contributors from the disabled community.

by AMAZE. All people are sexual beings, no matter what their bodies can or cannot do physically or what type of support they may need from time to time or all of the time. It’s important for young people living with disabilities or differently abled young people to learn about sexuality.

Sex education books and resources for youth and adults with disabilities

by Trinity and DeShanna Neal. A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbow-colored wig for her transgender autistic daughter, based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo. This book is a celebration of showing up as our full selves with the people who have seen us fully all along.

Via the Therapy Shoppe, an array of vibrating, massaging, and tactile tools great for exploring sensory stimulation and soothing for all ages.

by Dr. Lexx Brown-James. A book to help children of all genders and their caregivers normalize body parts. Different parts of the body are covered in fun images representing children from all sorts of lifestyles and backgrounds. This inclusive book has children with all sorts of body shapes and abilities to show we all have […]