Secret Boys’ Business

Rose Stewart, Fay Angelo & Heather Anderson

Here is a book to help boys understand the changes they go through when reaching puberty.

‘Secret Boys’ Business’ assists boys to understand the changes that occur in their bodies during puberty and beyond.

This book aims to:
– Present a simple brief account of changes boys experience at puberty.
– Celebrate changes to the male body.
– Dispel myths, legends and fears by presenting accurate information in a colourful, friendly format.
– Promote comfortable discussion.
– Enhance confidence and self-esteem of boys.
– Provide hints for parents, teachers and carers.

This 2nd edition includes details about the physical and emotional changes of puberty. It will give boys a greater understanding and deeper knowledge about puberty and sexuality. Information is presented in a sensitive but open manner. It has simple language and fun illustrations which boys will enjoy.

Secret Boys’ Business

Secret Girls’ Business

Heather Anderson, Fay Angelo & Rose Stewart

Here is a book to help young girls understand the changes they go through when reaching puberty.

An increasing number of girls are reaching puberty as young as eight years of age. ‘Secret Girls’ Business’ will enable girls, and the important adults in their lives, to make this transition with joy and pride.

This book aims to:
– Present a simple brief account of puberty as part of a girls’ life journey.
– Celebrate changes to the female body.
– Dispel myths, legends and fears by presenting accurate information in a colourful, child friendly format.
– Promote comfortable discussion.
– Enhance confidence and self-esteem of young girls.
– Provide hints for parents, teachers and carers with special hints for Dads.

Secret Girls’ Business

Special Boys’ Business

Heather Anderson, Fay Angelo & Rose Stewart

Special Boys' Business takes a boy, his parents and carers through the changes experienced at puberty.

Information is presented in simple text with clear colourful pictures. It is an appealing disability puberty book with fun, entertaining illustrations. Special Boys’ Business is a puberty resource written for boys with special needs.

Special Boys’ Business

Special Girls’ Business

Fay Angelo, Heather Andeson & Rose Stewart

A puberty resource written for girls with special needs.

Special Girls’ Business

The Autism Spectrum Guide to Sexuality and Relationships

Dr Emma Goodall

Understand yourself and make choices that are right for you.

This straight-talking, informative guide will help adults on the autism spectrum to unravel the complexities of sexuality and relationships and navigate the associated social, emotional and physical issues.  Expert advice and real-life examples give you the knowledge to reflect on your own sexuality, provide you with information on different types of relationships and give you the confidence to decide which relationships are right for you.  Together with important information on sexual health and emotional wellbeing, this book will help you to understand how to find and maintain a relationship of your choosing in a safe and enjoyable way.

The Autism Spectrum Guide to Sexuality and Relationships

The Boys’ Guide to growing Up

Terri Couwenhoven

The Boys' Guide to Growing Up gives boys with intellectual disabilities the facts they need to navigate puberty.

Written at a third-grade reading level for boys aged 9-16 with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, fragile X, or other special needs.

The Boys’ Guide to growing Up

The Period Book

Karen Gravelle & Jennifer Gravelle

Karen Gravelle and her fifteen-year-old niece, Jennifer Gravelle, have written a down-to-earth practical book that answers any questions you might have about your period...

from what it is and what it feels like, to how to choose your form of protection, to how to talk to your parents about it. The Period Book will guide you through all the physical, emotional and social changes that come with your period, as well as related issues such as dealing with spots, mood swings and new expectations from friends and family. Debbie Palen’s funny and sympathetic cartoons ease the confusion and exasperation you might feel and celebrate the new sense of power and maturity that your period can bring. Perfect for sharing, The Period Book is a trusty friend that can help you feel happy and confident about this new phase or your life.

The Period Book

The Secret Business of Relationships, Love and Sex

Heather Anderson, Fay Angelo, Rose Stewart

This book is for all young people approaching or already in their teens. It is an educational resource that prepares them for the physical, emotional and social aspects of their emerging sexuality.

The Secret Business of Relationships, Love and Sex

The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide

Siena Castellon

How to group up awesome and autistic.

Written by 17-year-old Siena Castellon, this essential go-to guide gives you all the advice and tools you’ll need to help you flourish and achieve what you want in life.  With practical tips on friendships, dating, body image, school and consent, as well as looking after your physical and mental health and coping with anxiety and sensory overloads, award-winning neurodiversity campaigner Siena Castellon uses her own experiences to provide you with the skills to overcome any challenge.

The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide

Things Tom Likes

Kate E. Reynolds

This accessible and positive resource helps parents and carers teach boys and young men with autism or related conditions about masturbation.

It covers when and where it is appropriate and helps to establish boundaries surrounding privacy more generally. With simple but explicit illustrations, this book provides the perfect platform to talk about sexuality with boys and young men with autism or related conditions.

Things Tom Likes

Tom Needs To Go

Kate E. Reynolds

This visual resource helps parents and carers teach boys and young men with autism or other special needs about how to use public toilets safely.

It covers the subtleties of social etiquette including where to stand and look, as well as practicalities such as remembering to lock the cubicle door. With simple and effective illustrations throughout, the book is the perfect starting point for teaching independence when using public toilets.

Tom Needs To Go

Welcome To Consent

Yumi Stynes & Dr Melissa Kang

How to say no, when to say yes, and everything in between.

An inclusive, frank and funny guide to navigating consent for tweens and teens of all genders, from the award-winning authors of Welcome to your Period.

Welcome To Consent