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Masturbation & Neurodivergent Kids: What’s Normal and What to Say

Just Say This! How to talk with ALL kids about sex!

Release Date: 01/07/2026

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Worried about your child masturbating? Every kid discovers their body, and every parent wonders what to do about it. The good news? You can handle this without freaking out, shutting it down, or over-explaining. Neurodivergent kids may touch their privates to stim, when they are anxious or just because it feels good. They often struggle with public/private and this can make parents crazy. Here's some ideas about how to help them learn about appropriate times to do this. Watch here: All Kids Episode on ND Kids Episode on Read . Got some thoughts or questions? ...

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Worried about your child masturbating? Every kid discovers their body, and every parent wonders what to do about it. The good news? You can handle this without freaking out, shutting it down, or over-explaining.

Neurodivergent kids may touch their privates to stim, when they are anxious or just because it feels good. They often struggle with public/private and this can make parents crazy.

Here's some ideas about how to help them learn about appropriate times to do this.

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