disability library & bookshop resource collection reproductive and sexual health resources and books for every body in every family for loan for sale

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1 disability resource collection for loan library & for sale bookshop reproductive and sexual health resources and books for every body in every family

2 library Family Planning NSW has an extensive Disability Resource Collection available for loan to community members, disability workers, clinicians and students. In this brochure you will find a selection of our most popular resources. For a full list of our resources visit our website or make an appointment to visit the library. To arrange a loan from the library contact the Family Planning NSW librarian. The library can be accessed across NSW through our mail delivery service. Fees apply for borrowing from this collection. P: E: library@fpnsw.org.au W: Liverpool Road, Ashfield 2131 bookshop The Family Planning NSW Bookshop has a range of disability resources, available for sale, that are used by people with intellectual disability, disability workers, and carers and parents of people with intellectual disability. We also have books and resources developed by the Family Planning NSW Disability Unit. These resources are highly regarded, written in simple English and targeted towards people with intellectual disability. The resources ensure that people with intellectual disability understand and are supported when it comes to their reproductive and sexual health. Family Planning NSW is committed to making information and resources accessible to the people of NSW no matter where they live. All our resources are available for sale through our online bookshop and at our on-site bookshop located in Ashfield. P: F: E: bookshop@fpnsw.org.au W: Liverpool Road, Ashfield 2131

3 teaching resources Circles James Stanfield: 2010 Includes instruction manual, circles mat, DVDs and activity sheets. The Circles Program teaches relationship boundaries and relationship-specific behaviours, using a simple multi-layer circle diagram to demonstrate the different relationship levels people encounter in daily life. Two kits available: Level One and Level Two. Every Body Needs to Know $ Family Planning Queensland: 2010 For educators who are developing programs about reproductive and sexual health for people with disability. This kit consists of a manual and more than 270 picture cards with line drawings of people and situations relevant to teaching about reproductive and sexual health. The manual has 38 lesson plans and covers topics including puberty, relationships, being safe, and sexual health checks. Taking Care of Myself $49.50 Mary Wrobel: 2003 ISBN Through a combination of social stories and easy-to-understand activities this book offers a curriculum that guides both the child and caregiver on issues of health, hygiene, and the challenges of puberty. Taking Care of Myself is a valuable resource for anyone who cares for, or works with, young people with autism.

4 Making the Change: A teaching pack on the menopause for women with learning disabilities Emma Cooper & Rebecca Welsh: 2001 ISBN X This teaching pack informs people with learning disability about the physical and emotional changes that can occur as women enter into the menopause cycle. The pack includes illustrated worksheets. I Have the Right to be Safe Flip Chart $70 Family Planning Queensland: 2007 This resource is designed to promote self-protection skills in a fun and accessible way for children aged 5 10 years and for young people with learning or literacy difficulties. The participant pages show the text and illustrations. The facilitator pages show the text, facilitator strategies, worksheet or cards, extension activities and additional resource ideas. Included in the price of this resource are 20 copies of the booklet I Have The Right To Be Safe Promoting Self Protection. Sexuality And Learning Disabilities: A Handbook Michelle McCarthy & David Thompson: 2010 ISBN A useful handbook for families and disability service providers; it covers the most common sexual issues concerning people with learning disabilities. Content includes: the law, masturbation, menstruation, sexual opportunities, same sex and opposite sex relationships, pregnancy, sexual abuse, unacceptable sexual behaviour and sex education.

5 Women s Health for Women with an Intellectual Disability Central Coast Health A package for families and workers that provides information on a range of women s health issues including diet, alcohol, drugs, smoking, exercise, relationships, violence, menstruation, sexuality, contraception, breast screening and Pap tests. It is written in plain English and includes fun pictures. Asperger s Syndrome and Sexuality: From adolescence through adulthood $36.95 Isabelle Henault: 2006 ISBN A unique guide to negotiating sexual and relationship issues for people with Asperger s syndrome. It provides practical information and advice on a range of subjects including puberty and sexual development, maintaining sexual boundaries, couple s therapy and guidelines for sex education programs. This is a useful resource for teachers, parents and counsellors as well as for people with Asperger s syndrome. The Aspie Girl s Guide to Being Safe with Men: The unwritten safety rules no-one is telling you $27.95 Debi Brown: 2013 ISBN This book is essential reading for every girl and woman on the autism spectrum and provides sound, practical strategies for staying safe in many different situations. It sensitively yet honestly, explains what the Aspie girl s rights and choices are, and how to act on her choices to stay safe. It is also an invaluable source of insights and advice for parents, professionals and anyone else involved in loving and supporting these girls and women.

6 Sexuality and Severe Autism A practical guide for parents, caregivers and health educators $34.95 new Kate E. Reynolds ISBN This practical handbook guides parents and caregivers of children at the severe end of the autism spectrum, through the process of teaching about sex and sexuality. Sexuality and Relationship Education for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders A professional s guide to understanding, preventing issues, supporting sexuality and responding to inappropriate behaviours $43.95 Davida Hartman ISBN new This professional resource offers practical teaching advice on puberty, sexuality and relationships geared towards the needs of young people on the autism spectrum. Troubleshooting Relationships on the Autism Spectrum A users guide to resolving relationships problems $34.95 Ashley Stanford ISBN new A user s guide to relationships that adopts a practical troubleshooting approach to resolving difficulties that will greatly appeal to the logical minds of individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as offering valuable guidance to their partners.

7 The Asperkid s (Secret) Book of Social Rules The handbook of not-so-obvious social guidelines for tweens and teens with Asperger syndrome new $34.95 Jennifer Cook O Toole ISBN Through illustrations, logical explanations, and comic strip practice sessions, this handbook has been written by an Aspie and provides insights into all of the hidden social rules in life that often seem strange and confusing to young people (10-17 years) with Asperger syndrome. Parenting a Teen or Young Adult with Asperger syndrome $33.95 Brenda Boyd ISBN A valuable companion for parents, carer s and family members of an adolescent or young adult with Asperger syndrome. Based on the author s own experiences of raising a son with Asperger syndrone, and offering ideas, insights, tips and strategies for dealing with issues such as dating, alcohol and drugs, anger and depression, further education, employment and independent living. The Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond $62.95 Dr Jed Baker ISBN new In this book aimed at older students with social communication challenges, photos of actual students engaging in a wide variety of social situations show, rather than tell, the right (and wrong) ways to interact in different circumstances, and illustrate the positive and negative consequences of both.

8 models Banana Penis Demonstration Model $6.95 Plastic model of an erect penis that is cleverly disguised within a removable cover that looks like a banana. Condom Demonstration Model - Wooden $30.00 Glyde new Wooden model with stand designed to demonstrate the correct way to put on a condom. It is anatomically proportionate without being sexually explicit and comes with five condoms. Pelvic Model Model of the female pelvic area showing the internal reproductive organs. Teach-A-Bodies Teach-A-Bodies anatomically detailed dolls are a useful resource for educators teaching people with intellectual disability about body parts, public/private concepts, puberty, and relationship boundaries. Teach-A-Bodies dolls are a set of soft dolls made of washable polyester knit and stuffing. The set consists of a male adult, female adult, male child and female child doll. All dolls are made with individual fingers and ears and have mouth, vaginal and anal openings.

9 assessment Human Relations and Sexuality: Knowledge and awareness assessment for people with an intellectual disability Family Planning Victoria: 1997 ISBN This manual is designed to assist disability workers to gather information about the level of knowledge, understanding and awareness a person with intellectual disability has in the area of human relations and sexuality. Includes individual assessment and summary sheets with detailed drawings and can be used to develop appropriate goals and strategies. ASK (Assessment of Sexual Knowledge) JA Butler & J Leighton: 2003 A kit for assessing the sexual knowledge and attitudes of people with intellectual disability. Includes an administration manual, picture booklet, quick knowledge quiz and problematic socio-sexual behaviours checklist.

10 DVDs Love & Kisses / The DVD $49.95 Family Planning NSW: 2006 A 43-minute DVD that provides a positive look at the intimate lives of people with a disability. Personal stories are told through drama and interviews and reveal the joys and heartbreak of love, sex and relationships. Discussion notes are included. Jason s Private World / Kylie s Private World $55.00 each Life Support Productions: 2011/2012 ISBN / Animated DVDs for carers to watch with people who have learning difficulties. Two characters, Kylie and Jason, discuss aspects of growing up, puberty, body changes, privacy and personal hygiene. These programs also delve into relationships, love, trust and sexual interactions. All have an emphasis on safety and saying no to unwanted sexual advances.

11 You, Your Body & Sex - The DVD $75.00 Life Support Productions: 2012 ISBN Based on Jason s Private World and Kylie s Private World this DVD has additional material and an easy to use menu system that allows carers and educators to match the needs of viewing groups and individuals. Topics include: growing up and the changes from childhood to adulthood; periods and sanitary protection; masturbation; keeping clean and personal hygiene; relationships, love and affection; loneliness; consent and meeting someone; safer sex and condoms; consent and saying No ; sex and people s attitudes. Hand Made Love: A guide for teaching about male masturbation through understanding and video Dave Hingsburger: 1995 Book and DVD set that discuss privacy, pleasure and the realities of sharing living spaces with others. While setting the stage to demonstrate masturbation, the narrator of the DVD speaks in plain language that is fully respectful of the needs of the viewer. Also available: Finger Tips: A guide for teaching about female masturbation through understanding and video. These DVDs contain explicit material. The New Guide to Relationships and Sex $ Life Support Productions: 2008 ISBN Sex education DVD for young people with intellectual disability. Produced using 3D animation with subtitles in large, clear text. Topics include: growing up and puberty; first dates; privacy; consent and safe sex; lesbian/gay and heterosexual relationships.

12 The Primary Guide to Growing Up, Relationships and Sex $90.00 Life Support Productions: 2012 ISBN This DVD is tailored to the needs of primary school aged children. Produced using 3D animation, this DVD comes complete with viewing notes and subtitles in large, clear text. Topics include: growing up; looking after yourself; sex; pregnancy. Friendships and Dating Information about relationships for parents, carers and young people with a disability Shine SA: 2009 DVD and booklet that provides information on meeting and making friends, relationships and dating, safer sex and rules in relationships, and contraception. Feeling Sexy Feeling Safe - A training package for teaching sexuality education to people with intellectual disabilities FPA Health (Family Planning NSW): 2002 A DVD and workbook which cover four areas: public and private parts of the body; public and private places; saying yes and no to sex; the sexual person. This DVD is R rated and intended for adults aged 18 and over in sessions run by trained educators.

13 Tara Grows Up IHC, NZ: 2010 A short film about puberty for girls before they have their first period. The DVD includes basic information about menstruation and demonstrations of how to use sanitary pads. Billy Grows Up IHC, NZ: 2010 This short film about puberty is designed for boys approaching puberty. The DVD includes basic information about physical changes in the body, changes in emotions and general hygiene. Untold Desires $150 Video Education Australasia: 1994 This DVD highlights the struggle that people with disability face in their quest to be recognised as sexual beings. In Untold Desires people with disability speak about issues which are important to them: choice, privacy, the right to have sexual relationships and the right to have children. Feel Safe (CD ROM) Family Planning Queensland 2006 An educational CD following the stories of six young people (aged 12-16) who learn valuable self-protection skills. The six stories contain nine games that teach self-protection in a fun and interactive way.

14 easy to read resources An Exceptional Children s Guide to Touch $24.95 Hunter Manasco: 2012 ISBN This friendly picture book is an invaluable teaching resource and discussion starter for parents, teachers and carers working with children with special needs. It explains in simple terms how to tell the difference between acceptable and inappropriate touch, helping children with special needs stay safe. About Masturbation for Males / About Masturbation for Females $5.00 each or $8 for the set Family Planning NSW: 2007/2011 ISBN / Two booklets that use black and white line drawings in the form of social stories to teach about masturbation, privacy and hygiene. All About Sex $22 new Family Planning NSW: 2013 (new edition) ISBN All About Sex is a series of fact sheets for people with intellectual disability and their support people including parents/carers, support workers, teachers, clinicians and advocates. The easy to read fact sheets and colour illustrations make All About Sex a valuable resource for teaching and talking to people with intellectual disability about sexuality and relationships. Topics include bodies, relationships, puberty, periods, private and public, contraception, sexual health and more. A selection of fact sheets from this resource are available for download at

15 Special Boys Business / Special Girls Business $40 FL Angelo, HA Pritchard & DM Stewart Partnership: 2007/2005 ISBN / Practical information about growing up and understanding changes during puberty. Easy to understand with excellent illustrations. Puberty and Special Girls $40.00 FL Angelo, HA Pritchard & DM Stewart Partnership: 2009 ISBN Written for girls with special needs, Puberty and Special Girls follows on from the first book by these authors, Special Girls Business. It contains comprehensive information that provides girls with a greater understanding about puberty and sexuality. Practical hints for parents, teachers and carers are also included. Being a Healthy Woman NSW Department of Health: 2010 ISBN Designed as a series of factsheets to assist women with intellectual disability to understand life changes, the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and the need to see doctors when ill. Fact Sheets from Being A Healthy Woman are free to download from our website at

16 Books Beyond Words $23.95 each RCPsych Publications A series of books for healthcare professionals, parents and carers who support people with learning disabilities. These books communicate simple stories and clear messages all told through colour pictures. A sample storyline is included with additional background information. Loving Each Other Safely ISBN : 2011 Loving each other safely provides a way of introducing issues around sexual relationships including consent, inappropriate touch and keeping safe. Through pictures it explores what it means for Ed and his girlfriend to be in a happy, healthy and safe relationship. Other titles in this series include: Sonia s Feeling Sad; Ron s Feeling Blue; Hug Me Touch Me (available from library only); Falling in Love; Susan s Growing Up; Keeping Healthy Down Below ; Looking After My Balls; Jenny Speaks Out; I Can Get Through It and Supporting Victims. Periods: A practical guide Me-and-Us: 2008 ISBN A practical visual guide for women with learning disabilities about periods and sanitary protection. Topics include: all about pads, changing a pad, what to do if your pad leaks. Includes a CD and pocket-sized booklet titled I Change My Pad.

17 Relationship Skills - A photo resource $50 Liz Dore: 2012 This photo kit can be used in developing friendship and relationships skills and a positive awareness of sexuality and personal safety. The kit includes 20 relationship cards and a supporting booklet with activity suggestions. Useful for support counsellors and trainers in relationships discussions and in personal development education. Sex and Relationships CHANGE: 2010 A series of five booklets, in easy words and pictures, about sex and relationships produced for young people with learning disabilities. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans A 40 page easy read booklet which covers what it means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans. Topics include: your sexuality; talking to people about your sexuality; bullying; and safe sex. The booklet uses easy words and pictures and can be used to support open discussion about sexuality. Other titles in this series are: Safe Sex and Contraception; Sexual Abuse; Friendships and Relationships; and Sex and Masturbation.

18 Sex, Safe and Fun FREE Family Planning NSW: 2014 ISBN Sex Safe and Fun is a resource pack for teaching people with intellectual disability about positive safe sex messages. The resource presents a factual and balanced view of the rights and responsibilities associated with a range of sexual activities. There are key messages about consent, enjoyment, intimacy, privacy and safety. Sex, Safe and Fun includes two parts for the learner the Sex, Safe and Fun easy to read booklet and a condom pack including step-by-step instructions about how to use a condom; and two parts for the support person the support person s guide and demonstration video. For more information visit: Planning a Baby CHANGE new A 38-page easy read booklet developed with people with learning disabilities. Topics include: contraception, sexual health; ovulation; healthy eating; pregnancy tests and fertilisation. The booklet uses easy words and pictures to support people with learning disabilities to plan a baby. My Pregnancy, My Choice CHANGE A 436-page easy read book in simple words and pictures which covers all aspects of antenatal care; knowing if you are pregnant; your developing baby; problems during pregnancy and the first days with your baby.

19 You and Your Baby 0-1 CHANGE: 2010 A 369-page easy read book which covers feeding, hygiene, types of foods, safety, teething, health checks and managing routines such as changing and sleeping. The book uses easy words and pictures and can be used to support parents to take care of their growing baby. You and Your Little Child 1-5 CHANGE: 2010 A 503-page book in easy words and pictures which covers healthy eating, making meals, hygiene, potty training, play and learn, and routines such as bathing and bedtime. Further disability resources and titles are also available for loan at or for sale at the Family Planning NSW Bookshop at Family Planning NSW Talkline Family Plannning NSW clinics Education and Training Disability

20 About Family Planning NSW Family Planning NSW is the state s leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services. We are experts on contraception, pregnancy options, sexually transmissible infections (STIs), sexuality and sexual function, menstruation, menopause, common gynaecological and vaginal problems, cervical screening, breast awareness and men s sexual health. We have five fixed clinics in NSW (Ashfield, Fairfield, Penrith, Newcastle and Dubbo) and use innovative partnerships to deliver services in other key locations across NSW with more than 28,000 client visits annually. We also provide Family Planning NSW Talkline , a confidential telephone and information and referral service, connecting our expertise to people and communities across NSW. We provide information and health promotion activities, as well as education and training for doctors, nurses, teachers and other health, education and welfare professionals. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we recognise that every body in every family should have access to high quality clinical services and information, and we provide a safe place for people to talk about their most intimate and personal issues. Equity of access to information and services is at the heart of our work with people with disability. Family Planning NSW recognises the need to promote and protect the reproductive and sexual health and rights of people with disability. We provide education and training for disability workers, family members and carers and our clinics are a safe place for people with disability to talk about intimate and sometimes difficult issues. FPNSWDisResCat Prices include GST, can change without notice and are subject to availability. Visit to receive our newsletters. talkline bookshop clinical services & information education & training research international development Family Planning NSW is a not-for-profit organisation funded by the NSW Ministry of Health