Disability & Sex
I'm trying to teach Sex Ed with a disabled student in the classroom. What should I keep in mind?
Thinking of these factors might help:
1. Do I have a student with disability in my class? What is the nature of their disability and what issues may arise for them from the content? 3. Has the pupil had the chance to speak to a staff member about concerns before the lesson? 4. Would the student find it helpful for me to talk to their parents to follow up on issues that arose for them? 5. How will I deal with any questions they may have? 6. Do I know anyone I can refer them to, if I can’t answer their question(s)? Most importantly, remember that they likely have similar questions to their abled classmates and that this information is important for them to have!
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More Disability & Sex Q&A
Is it true that persons with intellectual disability may struggle more than those without intellectual disability to have a healthy sex life?
Is sex education as important for persons with intellectual disability as it is for those without disability?
Can people with disabilities have children?
What happens if persons with intellectual disability do not have proper sex education?
Are persons with intellectual disabilities more at risk for sexual abuse?
Can people with intellectual disability express their sexuality in satisfying ways?
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