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HELP! Teaching Autistic boy about puberty

HELP! Teaching Autistic boy about puberty

I teach an autistic boy of about 13 and he is obviously starting to go through puberty. He is starting to get hair, acne and becoming more sexual.
I would like to put together a booklet or something for him so he can learn about the changes he is going through.
Problem is- he functions at about a preschool level. So I'm finding it difficult to find info that is not so wordy and more visual.
Anyone have any resources they recommend? I've already printed off a couple social stories about when its appropriate to kiss/hug someone, when it's ok to be naked and what parts are private. But as far as actual body changes- I have squat!
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The Danish start sexual education in Kindergarten and there are some graphic novels that show body changes. We got my niece such a book when she started puberty at 9 1/2, we found it at walmart. It was called "The Care and Keeping of You." But it was for girls. Anyways, these sort of books are out there and while they might be a bit too wordy for him, but the pictures can help. Maybe have a look online, amazon, libraries, etc and search around for pictures that you can use and make it so he would understand it.
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Im sure amazon and your local library could be a useful tool in helping you create a booklet that he could take home.
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