A paperback book for teenagers and young adults with Asperger's Syndrome who have questions about puberty, sex and relationships.

Attwood, Sarah. Making sense of sex: a forthright guide to puberty, sex and relationships for people with Asperger's Syndrome. United Kingdom: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008.
ISBN: 9781843103745

Topics: friendships, bullying, emotional literacy

Fiction

Lucy loves everything about school - except for Tommy, who is a big bully. This book not only deals with school bullying, but also addresses the bully's feelings.

Age: 3 to 6 years.

YouTube version 5min 17sec + author discussion at end (external link)

Alexander, Clair. Lucy and the bully. Illinois: Albert Whitman and Co, 2008. 
ISBN: 9780807547861

Respectful Relationships Education Program for young people aged 15-17 years. Consists of two interactive workshops: one on Relationship Violence, and one on Sex and Relationships, followed by creative workshops and community campaigns. A flexible model with options to use a full day or multi session delivery approach. The program emphasises the importance of a whole school commitment to respectful relationships education. Facilitator training is required to access the program. A calendar of training options is available via the website link.

Topics: emotional literacy, fears.

Fiction

A little mouse talks about all of his fears - creepy crawlies, what's under the bed, sharp knives, being sucked down the drain, having toilet accidents, loud noises, being alone, the dark, getting lost, dogs and cats, everything! But the human is afraid of me.

Age: 5 to 8 years.

YouTube version 2min 23 sec (external link)

Topics: emotional literacy, safety, families.

Fiction

When Little Monkey is frightened by the storm he runs to his mother's side. "Don't worry," she says. "There is always one safe place." But Little Monkey doesn't know where to find his one safe place.

Ages: 3 to 6 years.

Edwards, Richard and Susan Winter. Little Monkey's one safe place. London: Frances Lincoln Limited, 2005.
ISBN: 9781845072919

An assessment tool developed by Inclusive Education WA to assess the environment of the school for the safety and inclusive of LGBTIQ+ students and staff. Assessment tools for staff, administration and students.

Non-fiction

Comics and cartoons outlining:  similarities and differences between girls and boys, growing up, reproductive organs, how babies are made, what sex is, what is love, same sex attraction, conception, pregnancy, different types of birth, genetics (e.g. hair colour), different kinds of families, keeping safe (consensual touch), HIV (but not other STI/BBVs). A book that parents/teachers can read to younger children, or older children can read themselves.

Book review by Cath Hak 4min 36sec.

Non-fiction

Cartoon illustrated book for parents to read to children about differences between male and female reproductive systems, private body parts, sexual intercourse, love, puberty, what touching is ok/not ok, families. Simple facts as a starting point for conversations.

Book review by Cath Hak 6min (external link)

Age: Parents and teachers of 4 to 11 year olds.

Potter, Molly. Let's talk about the birds and the bees. UK: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2017.
ISBN: 9781472946416

Non-fiction

Biological and psychological information about sex: from puberty and conception to birth control and STIs, including sections on the body, families and babies, and sexual health. New edition includes expanded information on internet, texting safety, contraception and LGBT.

Harris, Robie. Let's talk about sex. USA: Walker Books Ltd, 2010.
ISBN: 9781406324204

A 42 page picture book that teaches children about body boundaries, both theirs and others, and consent in relation to their personal space. Child friendly, providing scenarios for parents and trusted adults to discuss a child's growing sense of self with them.
Jayneen Sanders reads the book (13min 36sec – length of video) .

Sanders, Jayneen. Let's talk about body boundaries, consent and respect. Australia: Upload Publishing Pty Ltd, 2017.
ISBN: 9781925089189