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