Image from Coce

Intimate relationships and sexual health : a curriculum for teaching adolescents/adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders and other social challenges

By: Davies, Catherine.
Contributor(s): Dubie, Melissa.
Publisher: Shawnee Mission, KS AAPC Publishing 2012Description: xiv, 352 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM.ISBN: 9781934575888.Subject(s): AUTISM | ASPERGER SYNDROME | SOCIAL SKILLS | ADOLESCENTS | DATING | SEX INFORMATION | HEALTH INFORMATION | RELATIONSHIPS | INTIMACY | ADULTS
Contents:
Foreword|Introduction|Prerequisite skills|Lesson I: Introductory class|Lesson II: Sexual anatomy|Lesson III: Reproductive health|Lesson IV: Sexual responses and partnered sex|Lesson V: Contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)|Lesson VI: Introduction to dating|Lesson VII: The dating world|Lesson VIII: Stages of relationships and maintaining relationships|Lesson IX: Attitudes, values and differences|Lesson X: Sexual intimidation: Harrassment, Aggression and Abuse|Lesson XI: Final lesson and evaluation|Lesson XII: Conclusion
Summary: "This comprehensive and well-researched curriculum fills a long-felt need in the autism community--a frank, up-to-date resource on sexuality tailored to the unique characteristics of high-functioning adolescents and adults on the spectrum. Based on years of experience teaching sexual health and extensive familiarity with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, the authors present "all you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask/teach", taking into the consideration the learning styles inherent in autism. The curriculum comes complete with lessons, activities, handouts, resources, and more. The accompanying CD contains all the handouts for easy duplication and individualization." - PUBLISHERS WEBSITE
List(s) this item appears in: Healthy relationships for all ages May 2022
Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.
Star ratings
    Average rating: 5.0 (1 votes)
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Book IHC Library 650.1 DAV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available W000028
Total holds: 0

Foreword|Introduction|Prerequisite skills|Lesson I: Introductory class|Lesson II: Sexual anatomy|Lesson III: Reproductive health|Lesson IV: Sexual responses and partnered sex|Lesson V: Contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)|Lesson VI: Introduction to dating|Lesson VII: The dating world|Lesson VIII: Stages of relationships and maintaining relationships|Lesson IX: Attitudes, values and differences|Lesson X: Sexual intimidation: Harrassment, Aggression and Abuse|Lesson XI: Final lesson and evaluation|Lesson XII: Conclusion

"This comprehensive and well-researched curriculum fills a long-felt need in the autism community--a frank, up-to-date resource on sexuality tailored to the unique characteristics of high-functioning adolescents and adults on the spectrum. Based on years of experience teaching sexual health and extensive familiarity with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, the authors present "all you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask/teach", taking into the consideration the learning styles inherent in autism. The curriculum comes complete with lessons, activities, handouts, resources, and more. The accompanying CD contains all the handouts for easy duplication and individualization." - PUBLISHERS WEBSITE

Patron comment on

All of the resources loaned were excellent and met the needs of the clients and practioner well.

to post a comment.
Hours: Mon - Fri: 8.30am – 5.00 pm; Weekends and statutory holidays: CLOSED
Level 14, 57 Willis Street, Wellington. P.O. Box 4155, Wellington 6140.
0800 442 442 librarian@ihc.org.nz

Powered by Koha