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Happy Meals &
Hormones
Above All Else ServicesBrandi Shinn
President
Definition:the condition of being or the period of becoming first capable of reproducing sexually marked by maturing of the genital organs, development of secondary sex characteristics, and in the human and in higher primates by the first occurrence of menstruation in the female – Merriam- Webster.com.
Puberty
Identify the Characteristics?
More Characteristics…
Stage 1 Age: 8-11 Ovaries enlarge Hormone production starts External development not visible
Stage 2 Age: 8-14 External sign is breast development; pubic hair Height & weight increase Body gets rounder & curvier
Stage 3 Age: 9-15• Breast growth continues• Menarche begins
Stage 4 Age: 10-16 Ovulation occurs Areas become darker and more adult like
Stage 5 Age:12-19 Final stage of development Full height is reached Ovulating regularly Pubic hair complete Breasts developed fully
5 Stages of Puberty in Girls
Stage 1 Age 9-12 No visible signs of development Hormones become active Growth spurt can occur
Stage 2 Age 9-15 Height increases Shape of body changes Muscle and fat develop External Signs include darkening of the aureole and nipple Testicles and scrotum grow- penis does not Pubic hair develops
Stage 3 Age 11-16 Penis begins growing in length Hair growth where legs meet torso Continued growth in height Face begins to look mature Shoulders broaden; hips appear smaller Muscle tissue increases Voice begins to deepen Facial hair begins on lip
5 Stages of Puberty in Boys
Puberty in Boys cont. Stage 4 Age: 11-17
Penis begins to grow in width Growth continues in penis and scrotum Underarm and facial hair increases in growth Skin becomes oiler Voice continues to deepen
Stage 5 Age:14-18 MOST Reach their final height; others continue till 20’s Genitals are adult like Facial shaving becomes necessary
Puberty vs. Midlife Crisis
What to ASK?◦ What they know◦ Where they go for answers
What to ASSES?◦ Developmental stage◦ Diagnosis◦ Parental involvement ◦ Prior knowledge and exposure
What to SAY?◦ Assurance changes are NORMAL◦ Use scientifically correct terms◦ Explain stages and what to expect
Puberty & Special Needs
What to DO?◦ Review information as needed◦ Show little emotion; especially shock or disappointment◦ Emphasize Dangers
What to PROVIDE?◦ Age appropriate materials
Social Stories Illustrated books Visuals (flap books, vocabulary, sequence books)
◦ Boundaries; Rules & Consequences; Regulations◦ Support◦ HONESTY◦ Availability
Puberty & Special Needs Cont.
Interventions
Q & A
Closing
Conclusion
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