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- ISBN 9781032756196
- Weight: 300g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 30 Dec 2024
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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This essential manual helps educators comfortably and knowledgeably deliver lessons in comprehensive sex education to young people with developmental disabilities in the context of special education. Drawing on firsthand experience and real-world examples, the first half provides background material and tools for how to effectively partner with parents. The second half breaks down the how-tos of implementing a successful sex education program and troubleshoots tricky situations that might come up for a variety of students. Updated with new material on implementing lessons and on gender, as well as reflection questions and personal stories from self-advocates, this second edition equips you with best practices for providing students with developmental disabilities with the knowledge and tools to engage in healthy relationships and live full lives as self-advocating sexual beings.
Katie Thune is an educator, author, and advocate for people with disabilities. She was a Special Education and Health teacher in St. Paul, Minnesota for 12 years and has extensive experience in curriculum writing on relationships and sexuality education.
Molly Gage is a book developer for authors and publishers creating smart, rigorous, thought-provoking books.
Quinn Oteman has an MSW and is pursuing a PhD in Social Work from the University of Minnesota. His research, education, and advocacy efforts intend to liberate individuals with disabilities to live with authenticity and self-determination.
