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The purpose of the Autism at-a-Glance series is to provide a current summary of topics relevant to highschool students with ASDas well as practical tips and resources for school and community personnel and family members.  \nThis Autism at-a-Glance was designed to support high school staff and family members in supporting adolescents on the autism spectrum during the changes associated with puberty.  \nike all teens, students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) go through puberty. During this transitional  \ntime, their bodies will go through changes that can be disorienting. Given that adolescents with ASD may have a need for sameness and routine, the changes associated with puberty can be difficult. Teachers and parents can support students by educating the teens in advance about the changes related to puberty and by giving clear guidelines about appropriate health and social behaviors during the transition to adulthood.  \nPreparing for Puberty  \nIt can be helpful to prepare adolescents with ASD ahead of time for changes that will occur during puberty. Topics to dicuss include:  \nIdentifying Body Parts  \nTeens should be familiar with male and female body parts. Formal names of body parts should be used when teaching students about body parts to avoid confusion and to give them the appropriate names to use as they learn about the development of their body.  \nGrowth and Their Development  \nTeens on the autism spectrum benefit from a clear and detailed discussion of the growth and development process of their body during puberty (e.g. , hair growth) . Using visual and concrete examples can be very helpful in these discussions.  \nPuberty in Adolescents with ASD  \nL  \nHealth Concerns  \nThe body experiences many changes during puberty. Teens will need to learn how to keep clean and maintain their hygiene. It is important to start incorporating these hygiene routines early. Overall, these healthy habits can help improve mood and increase self-esteem.  \nKeeping Clean  \nHaving good hygiene is important for all students. Remind and/or teach students about taking daily showers, brushing teeth, using deodorant, changing clothes daily, washing dirty clothes, shaving, washing hands, and trimming/grooming finger nails.  \nHealthy Habits  \nAs the body develops, the student may start to feel either more tired or energetic. Maintaining a healthy diet with a variety of foods will sustain energy.  \nTeaching Public and Private Behaviors  \nParents, teachers, and other people working with an individual with ASD can start early with teaching about public and private behaviors by setting rules in the classroom and at home.  \nLike many teens, students on the autism spectrum sometimes struggle to know what types of behaviors beling in public vs. private environments. For example, a student might not understand why it’s OK to undress in a  \nlocker room (with other students nearby) but not OK to undress in a classroom. Teaching students to understand the difference between public and private behaviors can reduce their chances of being bullied or abused.  \nPublic and Private Body Parts  \nTeaching students about public and private body parts of males and females is important. For example, female body parts covered by a swimsuit are considered private body parts. Adults also should talk with students about who can or cannot touch  \ntheir private body parts.  \nPublic and Private Places  \nTeaching students about public (e.g. , park, library, beach) and private (e.g. , bedroom, bathroom stall) places and the types of activities that occur in  \neach context are ","cbCaiuLvKsbqgr2J","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuLvKsbqgr2J","pdf",1401187,"English","# Preparing for Puberty\n## Identifying Body Parts\n## Growth and Their Development\n# Puberty in Adolescents with ASD\n## Health Concerns\n## Keeping Clean\n## Healthy Habits\n# Teaching Public and Private Behaviors\n## Public and Private Body Parts\n## Public and Private Places\n# Taking Care of a Changing Body\n## Important Reminders\n## Key Strategies for Supporting Teens as They Learn About Puberty\n### Visual Supports\n### Task Analysis\n### Social Narratives","[{\"question\":\"Why can puberty be difficult for adolescents with ASD?\",\"answer\":\"Puberty brings body changes that can be disorienting. 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