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Puberty Definition: the condition of being or the period of becoming first capable of reproducing sexually marked by maturing of the genital organs, development of secondary sex characteristics, and in the human and in higher primates by the first occurrence of menstruation in the female – Merriam- Webster. com.

Identify the Characteristics?

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5 Stages of Puberty in Girls Stage 1 Age: 8 -11 Stage 2 Age: 8 -14 Stage 3 Age: 9 -15 Stage 4 Age: 10 -16 Stage 5 Age: 12 -19 � Ovaries enlarge � Hormone production starts � External development not visible � External sign is breast development; pubic hair � Height & weight increase � Body gets rounder & curvier • • Breast growth continues Menarche begins � Ovulation occurs � Areas become darker and more adult like � � � Final stage of development Full height is reached Ovulating regularly Pubic hair complete Breasts developed fully

5 Stages of Puberty in Boys � Stage 1 Age 9 -12 � Stage 2 Age 9 -15 � Stage 3 Age 11 -16 � No visible signs of development � Hormones become active � Growth spurt can occur � � � � Height increases Shape of body changes Muscle and fat develop External Signs include darkening of the aureole and nipple Testicles and scrotum grow- penis does not Pubic hair develops Penis begins growing in length Hair growth where legs meet torso Continued growth in height Face begins to look mature Shoulders broaden; hips appear smaller Muscle tissue increases Voice begins to deepen Facial hair begins on lip

Puberty in Boys cont. � Stage 4 � � � Penis begins to grow in width Growth continues in penis and scrotum Underarm and facial hair increases in growth Skin becomes oiler Voice continues to deepen � Stage 5 � MOST Reach their final height; others continue till 20’s � Genitals are adult like � Facial shaving becomes necessary Age: 11 -17 Age: 14 -18

Puberty vs. Midlife Crisis

Puberty & Special Needs � What to ASK? � What to ASSES? � What to SAY? ◦ What they know ◦ Where they go for answers ◦ ◦ Developmental stage Diagnosis Parental involvement Prior knowledge and exposure ◦ Assurance changes are NORMAL ◦ Use scientifically correct terms ◦ Explain stages and what to expect

Puberty & Special Needs Cont. � What to DO? � What to PROVIDE? ◦ Review information as needed ◦ Show little emotion; especially shock or disappointment ◦ Emphasize Dangers ◦ Age appropriate materials ◦ ◦ �Social Stories �Illustrated books �Visuals (flap books, vocabulary, sequence books) Boundaries; Rules & Consequences; Regulations Support HONESTY Availability

Conclusion � Interventions �Q &A � Closing

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