Planet Puberty
7 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsJoin us on Planet Puberty where we launch into the mood swing Milky Way, float by the BO black hole and gaze with wonder at the menstruation constellation.
Puberty can be a tough time for all young people but for kids with intellectual disability and autism it can be even harder, for both them and their parents and carers. On the Planet Puberty podcast we aim to make puberty less of a bumpy ride by talking about the challenges, joys and opportunities that puberty can bring.
We chat to parents and carers about their experience of supporting a child with disability through puberty. We also talk with professionals about tips and tricks you can use to help you and your child navigate this new world.
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Episodes
Periods
August 23, 2021 06:55 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MBJoin us for our final episode on Planet Puberty as we talk to Jess, a young woman with intellectual disability, about her experience with periods. Tell us what you thought of this episode https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V3X296X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wet dreams and erections
July 18, 2021 21:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MBAs boys start puberty they begin to experience wet dreams and more frequent erections. It is important to prepare your child for these changes but it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start. This episode we talk to Karl, a father of a young boy with disability, about supporting his son to learn about wet dreams and erections. We also talk to Assistant Clinical Director Leigh Myers and National Clinical Director Sarah McCluskey from the Centre for Positive Behaviour Support. They w...
Emotions
July 04, 2021 21:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBIt may seem like the teenage years and moodiness go hand-in-hand. When children start puberty, changes to hormones, relationships, identity and their body can cause their moods to be more changeable. This can be challenging for both the child and their parent or carer. For parents of children who find it hard to identify and express their emotions this can be even more challenging as new emotions like sexual attraction begin to surface. In this episode we speak with Mitchell, a young man wi...
Masturbation
June 20, 2021 21:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBMasturbation is a normal part of growing up, but sometimes it can be hard to talk about with your children. For parents and carers of children with disability there may also be concerns about their child learning about privacy and masturbation. In this episode we talk to Sarah, a mother of young girl with autism, about how she is supporting her daughter to learn about masturbation. We also talk to Assistant Clinical Director Leigh Myers and National Clinical Director Sarah McCluskey from th...
Hygiene
June 06, 2021 21:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBChanges to your child’s body during puberty means they will need to include new activities in their personal care and hygiene routines. For parents and carers of children with intellectual disability and autism this can raise concerns about how they will introduce these new skills to their child to help keep their bodies clean and healthy. They might be worried about teaching their child to shower more often, wear deodorant or how to support them to care for their skin as pimples and acne st...
Relationships
May 23, 2021 21:00 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBWhen children start puberty, it is normal for them to want more independence. They might find new friends and fall out with old ones, or start thinking about wanting a boyfriend or girlfriend. This is also the case for children with intellectual disability and/or autism; however they may require more support and preparation to build their independence and make new relationships. This can be a time of uncertainty for parents and carers as they begin to think about their child’s relationships...
Planet Puberty Trailer
May 03, 2021 23:39 - 1 minute - 40.6 MBJoin us on Planet Puberty where we launch into the mood swing Milky Way, float by the BO black hole and gaze with wonder at the menstruation constellation. Puberty can be a tough time for all young people but for kids with intellectual disability and autism it can be even harder, for both them and their parents and carers. On the Planet Puberty podcast we aim to make puberty less of a bumpy ride by talking about the challenges, joys and opportunities that puberty can bring. We chat to pa...