This session is for parents and carers who are supporting young people with Down syndrome through the important life stage of puberty.
Dates
Date: Monday 8 August 2022
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (VIC)
Location
This is an online event.
About the event
This is a free event for parents and carers of children and teens with Down syndrome.
Participants will gain knowledge about:
- How to talk about the physical and emotional changes that occur in puberty
- How to support your young person to navigate the important life stage of puberty
- develop strategies in teaching and supporting the important concepts related to public and private behaviour
To Register
To register, please visit our online registration page:
Presenters
Kardie Whelan
Kardie has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Disability), as well as a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and has worked in a variety of disability settings, special schools and TAFEs. She has been at Sexual Health Victoria, (formerly known as FPV), for 15 years as a sexuality educator for people with cognitive disability of all ages. Kardie also provides professional learning to professionals and volunteers working in the disability sector and facilitates information sessions for parents and carers.
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