{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"Is it okay to put my autistic, ADHD, (neurodivergent) teen on birth control?","description":"  Many parents of autistic, ADHD, and otherwise neurodivergent kids wonder if it\u2019s okay to put their kids on birth control. This is a \u201cyes and maybe\u201d for me. They often think their child is \u201ctoo young\u201d due to their developmental level, but their bodies can be ahead of their brains. This can put them at risk for being taken advantage of or making impulsive decisions.  &amp;nbsp;   At the very least, they should have easy access to condoms and a clear understanding of how they work and why to use them.  &amp;nbsp;   A very wordy, ND friendly description of birth control is   here.  &amp;nbsp;   Vids for Kids (and you)   Birth Control Basics&amp;nbsp;  How Do I Properly Put on a Condom    Your next step? Check out   The Birds &amp;amp; Bees Solutions Center for ALL Kids: Neurotypical &amp;amp; Neurodivergent. Your one-stop shop for all the topics you\u2019ll need to cover.&amp;nbsp;   Watch here:   All Kids Episode on   YouTube   ND Kids Episode on   YouTube   Got some thoughts or questions?  Amy@BirdsAndBeesAndKid.com   Learn more!   BirdsAndBeesAndKids.com    Sex Talks with Tweens: What to Say &amp;amp; How to Say It!&amp;nbsp;   Struggling to find the words? Worried you'll say too much? Not to worry, my book is all scripts, so you don't have to figure this out on your own.&amp;nbsp;    30-minute Quickie Consultation   Get clarity fast with a focused 30-minute session on your most concerning sex talk question.    The Birds &amp;amp; Bees Solutions Center for ALL Kids: Neurotypical &amp;amp; Neurodivergent   All the topics you\u2019ll need to cover as your kids grow up! Puberty, consent, relationship, and sex (of course)!&amp;nbsp;    The Birds &amp;amp; Bees Solutions Center for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids   Get the tools to communicate with your neurodivergent kid about sex, consent, and safety\u2014without awkwardness or overwhelm.    The Porn Talk Info Kit   Simple tools for the porn and online safety talks\u2014plus videos and tech tips to calm your worries. Includes a specific video for parents of neurodivergent kids. ","author_name":"Just Say This! How to talk with ALL kids about sex!","author_url":"https:\/\/birdsandbeesandkids.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40703445\/height\/300\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/ff9933\/\" height=\"300\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40703445"}