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Be Safe: Understanding Private Parts Social Story
Overview
This resource, part of the Be Safe resource collection, is a social story explaining private parts and when it's okay for other people to see or touch private parts.
Private parts are areas of the body no one should touch or see unless you say it's okay.
Private body parts are areas covered by a bathing suit or underwear.
Private parts should not be shown to anyone who does not want to see them.
Some people, like parents, may touch your private parts but only if you say it's okay.
Parents, family members or staff may ask to touch your private parts to help you stay clean or healthy.
Sometimes doctors or nurses will ask to touch your private parts when they are giving a check up.
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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.