Quick Tools for Caretakers

Simple, Ready-to-Use Support for Everyday Moments

Supporting a young person with a disability often comes with big questions:
What do I say? When do I start? How do I explain this in a way they understand?

You don’t need ongoing coaching or complicated programs.
You need clear, practical tools you can use in real moments — at home, in school, and in everyday life.

These tools are designed to help you teach:

  • consent and body autonomy

  • boundaries and personal safety

  • communication and social wellness

using simple language, visual supports, and step-by-step guidance — so you don’t have to figure it out alone.

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Together You Will…

  • Gain clear, practical guidance for teaching consent, boundaries, puberty, relationships, and body awareness

  • Use ready-to-use tools that meet your young person where they are developmentally — without needing to “adapt” everything yourself

  • Build confidence in having ongoing, age-appropriate conversations instead of relying on one “big talk”

  • Support independence while prioritizing safety, dignity, and mutual respect

  • Create a shared language across home, school, and community settings so expectations stay consistent

  • Reduce uncertainty and stress by knowing what to say, how to say it, and when to introduce new concepts

  • Feel more prepared and less overwhelmed when real-life situations come up.

  • Teach skills proactively, not reactively, using tools designed for real everyday moments

This Is For You If…

  • You are a parent, caregiver, or educator supporting a young person with intellectual and developmental disabilities and want tools that are respectful, inclusive, and practical.

  • You want guidance on teaching consent, boundaries, body autonomy, and personal safety in ways that are developmentally appropriate and easy to understand.

  • You’re looking for clear language and visual tools to help explain body changes, hygiene, privacy, and self-care without fear or shame.

  • You want to encourage independence while still providing structure, clarity, and safeguards that promote long-term wellbeing.

  • You want to support friendships, dating, communication, and social interactions while reinforcing consent and mutual respect.

  • You don’t need to be an expert — you want tools that help you show up calmly, confidently, and consistently.

  • You value research-informed, compassionate resources that respect both caregivers and the young people they support.