escWorks

• This workshop consists of practical life and classroom experiences on appropriately assessing, addressing, and intervening when "The Hormones" appear. Educators are often faced with helping students accept and accommodate their socio-sexual development and the issues associated within that development. Discussions on how to start teaching privacy matters, the modeling of appropriate hygiene and the practicing of skills and routines that adolescents with disabilities need to master BEFORE adulthood. The five stages of development will be discussed as well as strategies, intervention, and real life experiences. Participants will leave feeling confident about appropriately visuals and tips provided throughout the session. Every special education, counselor, administrator, therapist and parent should attend his workshop.

Learner Objectives:

• Identify the five stages of development in both males and females
• List the Who, What, When, Where, How of adolescences
• Define the identifying skills needed for adulthood
• Discuss ideas and tools to assist with the process
• How to design spaces for teens