{"product_id":"9781606130896","title":"The Boys Guide to Growing Up: Choices and Changes During Puberty","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Boys' Guide to Growing Up\u003c\/b\u003e gives boys with intellectual disabilities the facts they need to navigate puberty. \u003cp\u003eWritten at a third-grade reading level for boys aged 9-16 with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, fragile X, or other special needs, this book is the companion to \u003cb\u003eThe Girls' Guide to Growing Up\u003c\/b\u003e (2011), also by Terri Cowenhoven. The author, a certified sexuality educator, draws on more than 20 years experience conducting workshops on puberty and sexuality issues with boys, girls, families, and professionals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book's succint text, realistic illustrations, and learning activities enable boys to read the book themselves or follow along with the aid of an adult. Its reassuring, matter-of-fact tone shows boys what changes--inside and out--to expect during puberty, and how to manage them: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth spurts and bigger muscles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVoice cracking and deepening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlemishes and oily skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and facial hair\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMoodiness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrushes, flirting, and sexual feelings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eErections, wet dreams, and masturbation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Boys' Guide to Growing Up\u003c\/b\u003e gives practical advice on commonplace concerns such as shaving, what to do about zits, and how to smell nice. More complex and essential topics are covered too, such as how to know when flirting is reciprocated (or not!), how to hide or discourage an erection in public, what information is okay to share with others versus what should remain private, and how to stay safe. It's a must-have book for boys on the brink of puberty, teens who are in the midst of it, and the adults who care for them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodbine House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060977254640,"sku":"9781606130896","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781606130896_p0.jpg?v=1763830601","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781606130896","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}