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Learning about bodies and personal boundaries: autistic children

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Learning about bodies and personal boundaries: autistic children

Suitable for 3-0 years.

Key points

  • Learning about bodies can help autistic children feel comfortable with their bodies.
  • Learning about private and public body parts can help autistic children understand private and public behaviour.
  • Learning about personal boundaries and different kinds of touch is part of learning about bodies.
  • Visual supports and social stories can help autistic children learn about bodies and personal boundaries.
Target audience:
Parents or carers
Service area:
National
Published:
August 2024
Last reviewed:
August 2024
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