My Body, My Rules: Understanding Safety, Privacy, and Growing Up (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798292268017)

A simple, visual, and empowering picture book on body safety, privacy, and growing up - made especially for boys and young men with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

"My Body, My Rules" is a gentle, inclusive guide that helps young people understand their bodies, personal space, consent, and puberty in a way that's respectful, clear, and age-appropriate. Using easy language and friendly illustrations, this book supports readers in learning:

✅ What is private and what is public
✅ What a good touch and a bad touch feel like
✅ How to respond to unsafe situations
✅ What masturbation and nightfall are
✅ Why it's okay to have feelings - and how to stay clean, safe, and proud

Each topic is paired with relatable examples, visual cues, and fun activity pages to keep readers engaged and supported throughout their learning journey.

This book is perfect for:

• Parents and caregivers of children and teens with IDD or autism

• Special education classrooms and inclusive schools

• Therapists, support workers, and social educators

• Sibling and peer inclusion programs

✨ Created with love by disability advocate Rachit Pandey, this book centers dignity, safety, and body confidence - because every person deserves to grow up with knowledge, respect, and joy.