Is it okay to put my autistic, ADHD, (neurodivergent) teen on birth control?
About this episode
The episode discusses the appropriateness of birth control for neurodivergent teens and emphasizes the importance of sexual health education.
Many parents of autistic, ADHD, and otherwise neurodivergent kids wonder if it's okay to put their kids on birth control. This is a "yes and maybe" for me. They often think their child is "too young" due to their developmental level, but their bodies can be ahead of their brains. This can put them at risk for being taken advantage of or making impulsive decisions. At the very least, they should have easy access to condoms and a clear understanding of how they work and why to use them. A very wordy, ND friendly description of birth control is here . Vids for Kids (and you) Birth Control Basics How Do I Properly Put on a Condom Your next step? Check out The Birds & Bees Solutions Center for ALL Kids: Neurotypical & Neurodivergent . Your one-stop shop for all the topics you'll need to cover. Watch here: All Kids Episode on YouTube ND Kids Episode on YouTube Got some thoughts or questions? Amy@BirdsAndBeesAndKid.com Learn more! BirdsAndBeesAndKids.com Sex Talks with Tweens: What to Say & How to Say It! Struggling to find the words? Worried you'll say too much? Not to worry, my book is all scripts, so you don't have to figure this out on your own. 30-minute Quickie Consultation Get…
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