Learning about bodies and personal boundaries: autistic children
Suitable for 3-0 years.
Key points
- Learning about bodies can help autistic children feel comfortable with their bodies.
- Learning about private and public body parts can help autistic children understand private and public behaviour.
- Learning about personal boundaries and different kinds of touch is part of learning about bodies.
- Visual supports and social stories can help autistic children learn about bodies and personal boundaries.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- August 2024
- Last reviewed:
- March 2026
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