Sexuality and Cognitive Disability: Having the Talk (Parents & Carers)

This information session assists parents and carers of young people with cognitive disability to develop skills in providing information around sex, bodies and relationships and to prepare the person they are supporting in age- and developmentally appropriate ways.

Learning Intentions

Participants will:

• explore the emergence of sexuality and factors that may affect this
• identify ways to engage in discussions around sex, bodies and relationships in age- and developmentally appropriate ways
• develop strategies for answering questions and responding to behaviours with confidence
• acquire tailored information/activities/resources to support needs of the parent/carer group
• participate in a Q&A with an experienced disability and community educator.

Workshop details

• FPV workshops are delivered by experienced disability and community educators
• Sessions run for 1.5 hours

Location

Sessions are regularly scheduled throughout the year at Family Planning Victoria sites at Box Hill or Melbourne CBD.

Alternatively, sessions can be held off-site, at a suitable location of your choice (minimum participant numbers and travel costs may apply).

Cost

$87.00 (GST Free) per person

Contact Us

Disability and Community Educator

Telephone: 03 9257 0130

Email: disability@fpv.org.au

Terms and conditions

Full terms and conditions can be found here.

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