Sexuality

Sexuality resources can be found below. Resources are listed in alphabetical order. Descriptive summaries were written by SDBP. Click the dropdown arrow to learn more about the resource, including resource type and intended audiences. Click on the linked name of the resource to open and explore.

Provides a comprehensive overview of sexuality development across the lifespan and education considerations for children with disabilities, along with a curated list of additional high quality resources. Includes a 38 min (English) or 55 min (Spanish) video "What Parents Need to Know"

Parent Center Hub: Sexuality Education

Resource Type: Website

Topics: Sexuality

Age Ranges: Infant (0-1 year), Toddler (1-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years), Young adult/transition (18+ years)

Time/Length: N/A

Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners), Families

For parents. Comprehensive guide for discussing puberty and pubertal changes with children with disabilities. Includes a separate guide for boys and girls, and each has a separately downloaded appendix with supplies such as visual cues, diagrams, worksheets, and story boards. Also available in Spanish. Also includes interactive online course, free with registration for free account.

Healthy Bodies Toolkit

Resource Type: Toolkit

Topics: Sexuality

Age Ranges: School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years)

Time/Length: Girls Toolkit: 20 pg Guide; 29 page Appendix; Boys Toolkit: 16 pg Guide, 20 pg Appendix

Appropriate Audience: For parents. Comprehensive guide for discussing puberty and pubertal changes with children with disabilities. Includes a separate guide for boys and girls, and each has a separately downloaded appendix with supplies such as visual cues, diagrams, worksheets, and story boards. Also available in Spanish. Also includes interactive online course, free with registration for free account.