Sex Ed Book Review

Welcome back to the book review! This time, Landa and Barb review "Me and My Dysphoria Monster" by Laura Kate Dale and illustrated by Ang Hui Qing. This 2022 publication from Jessica Kingsley provides a relatable window into the experience of gender dysphoria, empowering youth and educating caregivers. Don't miss this essential episode! Find the book here: https://us.jkp.com/products/me-and-my-dysphoria-monster

It's been quite a while, friends. We missed you, and we have explanations! Here's some info on where we've been, what we've been reading, and what we have planned. Notes/Links: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-every-body-book-of-consent-an-lgbtqia-inclusive-guide-to-respecting-boundaries-bodies-and-beyond/9781839976834.html https://kathleenhema.com/ https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/growing-into-you-an-inclusive-shame-busting-get-real-guide-to-your-changing-body-and-mind/9781683694311.html https://www.emilynagoski.com/ https://www.akpress.org/pleasure-activism.html https://www.newharbinger.com/9781684038077/the-act-workbook-for-perfectionism/ https://www.routledge.com/Acceptance-and-Commitment-Therapy-for-Behavior-Analysts-A-Practice-Guide-from-Theory-to-Treatment/Dixon-Hayes-Belisle/p/book/9781032168081

Today, Landa and Barb share three informative books all about menopause and perimenopause: Dr. Jen Gunter [https://drjengunter.com/]'s "The Menopause Manifesto [https://drjengunter.com/the-menopause-manifesto/]" (Random House, 2021), Kate Reynolds [https://kateereynolds.com/]' guide for autistic individuals called "What is Menopause? [https://us.jkp.com/products/what-is-menopause?_pos=1&_sid=244403e4c&_ss=r]", (Jessica Kingsley, 2022) and Heather Corinna [https://heathercorinna.com/]'s "What Fresh Hell is This? Perimenopause, Menopause, Other Indignities, and You [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/heather-corinna/what-fresh-hell-is-this/9780306874758/?lens=hachette-go]" (Hachette Books, 2021). Grab your favorite snacks, your best handheld fan, and relax with us as we talk about how to navigate these life changes! Research on Autistic Experiences of menopause: Brady et al (2024) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/13623613241244548 [https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/13623613241244548] Groenman et al (2021) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13623613211059721 [https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13623613211059721] Moseley et al (2020) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1362361319901184 [https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1362361319901184] Episodes we mentioned: Wait, What? [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BGsuimLNF6PluzRGv2xz3?si=0f3Qml2lQky21DtpIvPTZQ⁠] - Episode 15 What is Sex [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YjQYXyM2Xa7h9wUTTpcHE?si=b7e47398d386407f⁠]? - Episode 39 Things Tom Likes/Things Ellie Likes [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2s518yDWoLJppPv9Po3IBV?si=90f51076b58a4b41⁠] - Episode 5

Greetings listeners! Landa and Barb are BACK again to introduce today's fascinating discussion about two new children's books on human anatomy. As sex educators Dorian Solot and Marshall Miller [https://learningaboutbodies.com/about_us.php] explain, their books "All About Penises [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250852588/all-about-penises]" and "All About Vulvas and Vaginas [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250852571/all-about-vulvas-and-vaginas]" aim to give kids and caregivers accessible information and language to talk about bodies. Illustrated by Tyler Feder [https://www.tylerfeder.com/], the books celebrate diversity and inclusion. Best of all, they'll be released this Tuesday (April 30th) by Macmillan Publishers, just in time for curious minds everywhere. Tune in to learn more about these important resources and how they can help families everywhere. Show Notes: Episode 45: The “P” Word with Dr. David Hu [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Sw4b4IbTcGKT7TCGNFSXh] Episode 27: Bodies are Cool [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7duJktFplQHay0lt7QmIwW] Our Whole Lives: Lifespan Sexuality Education [https://www.uua.org/re/owl] Learning About Bodies [https://learningaboutbodies.com/] (Dorian's and Marshall's Website) Under Your Wing: Conversation tips and at-home reading recommendations [https://learningaboutbodies.com/videos.php]

You're in for a real treat today as we chat with Dr. Jessica Cauchi, co-author of the new book "A Clinician's Guide to Sexuality in Autism". Jess is here to tell us all about this important resource and why teaching sexuality education is so vital, especially for those on the autism spectrum. With Barb's stuffy nose providing the perfect audio backdrop, you know we're in for an insightful and entertaining discussion. It's a real and honest conversation about sexuality and how to get started in empowering disabled people of all ages. Thanks for joining us Jess - we're excited to dive in! Jess’s website: https://www.atlasinsights.ca/ [https://www.atlasinsights.ca/] Find the book: https://shop.elsevier.com/books/clinician-s-guide-to-sexuality-and-autism/cauchi/978-0-323-95743-4 [https://shop.elsevier.com/books/clinician-s-guide-to-sexuality-and-autism/cauchi/978-0-323-95743-4] OAR Sex Ed for Self-Advocates Web Resource: https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/sex-ed-for-self-advocates/ [https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/sex-ed-for-self-advocates/] Guide to Getting It On, 10th Edition: ttps://www.amazon.com/Guide-Getting-Paul-Joannides/dp/188553504X [https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Getting-Paul-Joannides/dp/188553504X]