Girls and boys with Down syndrome will experience the changes associated with puberty at the same time and in the same order as other young people. Adolescents with Down syndrome are typically less emotionally mature than other young people their age. Typically, this means that they will find the changes of puberty more difficult to understand and cope with. Just as in average children who are approaching puberty, it is important for parent and caregivers with children with Down syndrome to teach the child what to expect in puberty before it begins to happen. Knowledge will help the young person come to terms with their changing body and emotions. It is important when talking to children with Down syndrome about puberty that the caregiver uses visual aids, books, and videos to help assist in the process and to help the young person to better understand what is happening to his or her body.