Understanding Children's Sexual Behaviors: What's Natural and Healthy

by Toni Cavanagh Johnson

Paperback, 2015

Status

Available

Call number

306.7

Publication

Neari Press (2015), Edition: 1

Description

When a child under 12 engages in sexual behaviours, many parents wonder if this is a cause for concern, or natural and healthy. The author, a clinical psychologist, uses her expertise on child abuse and child sexuality to answer questions and to provide guidelines to help parents understand which behaviours are problematic and which are a normal part of exploration and play.

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When a child (under age 12) is engaging in sexual behaviors it is sometimes difficult to decide when the sexual behavior is natural and healthy and when it may be an indication of some distress or disturbance. This booklet provides a definition of natural and healthy childhood sexual behaviors and
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then contrasts this with twenty characteristics of children's sexual behaviors which may alert adults that an assessment of the child by a qualified professional is indicated.
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Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2015

ISBN

1882948246 / 9781882948246
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