Trigger warning: topics of sexual abuse.
Did you know that children with disabilities are 3x more likely to experience sexual abuse? Even though the risk is high, Lindsey Strickland believes that with more conversations, we can prevent sexual abuse in the Down syndrome community. Lindsey is a mama to 4, including her son with DS, and she has a background in sexual assault prevention and healing. With her knowledge and passion, Lindsey has created Worth the Conversation, an online community dedicated to keeping children with disabilities safe from sexual assault. Our kiddos face many risk factors each day.. frequent exposure to adults, limited communication, and often times reliance on others for personal needs. So what does Lindsey recommend? Give them as much body autonomy as possible, establish expectations with adults in their lives, teach them the correct names for their body parts, and so much more. Join us for this important episode full of wisdom from Lindsey Strickland, because our kids are definitely #worththeconversation.
Learn more from Lindsey Strickland!
Listen to our first interview with Lindsey Strickland here: 36. A Tough Conversation About Sexual Abuse in the Down Syndrome Community
Listen to episode 55 about puberty and DS here: 55. All Things Puberty & DS w/Dr. Partridge
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