Teaching Strategies
– Visual Supports
Visuals can be used to make abstract ideas concrete and understandable:
● Visual schedules or cue cards for “private time”
● Public vs. private behaviour charts
● Simple body diagrams with neutral, factual labels
● Clear visual rules (e.g. “PRIVATE PLACE,” “DOOR CLOSED”)
– Social Stories
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Social stories offer structured ways to introduce sensitive topics such as:
● What masturbation is (described and factually)
● When and where it is appropriate (e.g. “Only in my bedroom or bathroom”)
● Privacy rules (door closed, alone, hands washed afterwards)
● Understanding that other people’s bodies are private
– Role-Playing
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Role-play helps learners practice appropriate responses:
● You can use dolls or puppets
● Prepare and practise scripts for different scenarios
– Positive Reinforcement
Positive reinforcement should be used to:
● Encourage following the privacy rules
● Support appropriate communication about body needs
● Reinforce self-regulation and use of private spaces
Suggested Activities
Story-Based Learning
● Create a Personal Privacy Rules Book: A small booklet showing rules like “I close the door,” “I keep private things to myself.”
Visual & Sorting Activities
● Public vs. Private Sorting Game
Sort behaviours into categories such as:
– OK IN PUBLIC
– ONLY IN PRIVATE
Examples may include changing clothes, hugging, and touching genitals.
● Body Mapping with Feelings
Use body outlines to identify:
– -Areas that feel OK
– -Areas that are private
– -Areas the child does not want others to touch
● Personal Boundaries Mat
Use cards or dolls to show:
– OK
– ASK FIRST
– NOT OK
Optional Materials to Create
● Public vs. Private Behaviour Posters
● “MY PRIVACY RULES” personalised booklet
● Social Stories (PDF or laminated versions)
● Body Mapping Worksheets with Emotions
● Consent and Boundaries Cards (YES / NO / ASK FIRST)
● Visual Door Signs (e.g. “PRIVATE,” “DO NOT ENTER”)
● Visual Cue Cards for Privacy and Emotional Regulation
Section 5: Tools and Resources (ALL)
● Guidelines
● Videos
● Visual Support
● Social Stories