Sexuality Education for Students With Disabilities

Sexuality Education for Students with Disabilities provides a review of the most recent research and practice in sexuality instruction for SWD. It addresses the natural process of maturation and sexual development for SWD, while presenting a balance of theory, research, and practice that will assist teachers, paraprofessionals, school administrators, counselors, and community service agency providers in understanding the specific needs of SWD as they develop and the roles they should play in teaching students about sexuality. Undergraduate students, graduate students, new and seasoned teachers, school administrators, and social service providers will benefit from this book, as well as those who currently work with SWD. Rather than focusing specifically on one or a few disabling conditions, this book is a comprehensive guide for the wide range of disabling conditions. At a time where people with disabilities are disproportionality victims of sexual harassment and abuse, SWD need teachers and community service professionals who are knowledge and supportive to help young people with disabilities understand that sexuality is pleasurable and important part of growing up.