ERIC Number: EJ1419798
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1941-1243
EISSN: EISSN-1941-1251
Sexual Education for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Call to Action for Occupational Therapy Practitioners
Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, v16 n4 p530-536 2023
Education to address sexual education that prevents unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and misinformation is necessary for promoting health and safety among school-aged children. Teachers provide sexual education in educational settings in several states across the country; however, teachers are not prepared to educate students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) on these topics. Occupational therapy has a foothold in the education system as a related service for individuals with IDD and background in addressing sex with clients. This knowledge provides an opportunity for occupational therapy practitioners to incorporate developmentally appropriate sexual education for middle and high school aged individuals with IDD in public school systems.
Descriptors: Sex Education, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Students with Disabilities, Occupational Therapy, Allied Health Personnel, Middle School Students, High School Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
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