People with disabilities have traditionally been denied access to sexuality education or the free expression of sexuality. Through a disability studies lens, this book considers the historical, legal, and ethical implications of sexuality education for people with disabilities. Editors Gibbon, Monaco, and Bateman and their contributors discuss the roles of family, culture, entertainment, education, and social media as they relate to sexuality education and explore contextual concepts such as intersectionality, the range of disabling conditions, and the connections between adolescent development and disability.The text concludes with recommendations to support people with disabilities in the transition to adulthood. The editors advocate for public policy improvements and a call to action for students, teachers, and families.
Author(s): Thomas C. Gibbon, Elizabeth A. Harkins Monaco, David F. Bateman
Series: (Special Education Law, Policy, and Practice)
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Year: 2021
Language: English
Pages: 286
Tags: Disability Studies, Sexuality
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Disability Studies
Chapter 3: Ethics
Chapter 4: Intersectionality
Chapter 5: Students with High- and Low-Incidence and Physical Disabilities
Chapter 6: Physical and Cognitive Effects of Puberty on People with Disabilities
Chapter 7: The Team
Chapter 8: Individualized Education Program and Sexuality Education
Chapter 9: Comprehensive Sexuality and Relationship Education Curriculum and Teaching Strategies
Chapter 10: Transitional Considerations
Chapter 11: Sexuality Education Policy
Chapter 12: Family Interactions and Culture
Chapter 13: Entertainment and Social Media
Chapter 14: Summary and Call to Action
Appendix
Glossary
References
Index
About the Editors and Contributors
