“I wasn’t sure what exactly made puberty and adolescence different. This training really clarified it, and helped explain why that’s important for people with I/DD!”
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Puberty vs. Adolescence
Learning Objectives
Identify the changes that happen during puberty vs. the changes that happen throughout adolescence
Prepare for a person’s emerging gender and sexual identity
Recognize healthy sexual development as a process of on-going learning
Understand the imperative for proactive, preventative supports
Description
Puberty and Adolescence are not the same thing. This training will help you learn how to separate puberty from adolescence as two different processes, but understand the importance of each. We’ll discuss aspects of brain development, body changes, and social / emotional / moral development. We will also talk about a person’s emerging sexuality, sexual and gender identity, and healthy sexual development.
Available Formats
Fast Track (1.5 hours)
Half Day (3 hours)
Professional Credits
We have our training topics approved for these professional credits.
Need credits in your state or for your licensing? Contact us and we’ll be happy to work with you to get our trainings approved!