Sharing Touch and Affection Visual

December 2020 | Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

Sharing Touch and Affection

Types of touch and affection

Hugging
Holding hands
Kissing

Rules for sharing touch and affection

Know your boundaries

What types of touch and affection are you comfortable sharing?

Talk with your partner about their boundaries.

What types of touch and affection is your partner comfortable sharing?

Respect each other's boundaries.
Avoid public displays of affection (PDA)!

PDA is demonstrating a private behavior in a public space.

Learn more in our Appropriate Touch video.

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