Sexuality Education for Students with Disabilities

Thomas C. Gibbon is associate professor and chair of the Educational Leadership and Special Education Department at Shippensburg University. In addition to teaching, he coordinates a school-to-work partnership between local school districts and the university for high school students with disabilities.Elizabeth A. Harkins Monaco is assistant professor of special education and disability studies at William Paterson University. With over fifteen years’ experience supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, she studies the critical importance of social justice pedagogy alongside educational excellence for all students.David F. Bateman is professor of special education at Shippensburg University. He is a former classroom teacher and a former due process hearings officer.

• 1 Introduction David F. Bateman2 Disability Studies Elizabeth A. Harkins Monaco3 Ethics Chelsea VanHorn Stinnett, Rebecca Smith-Hill, and David F. Bateman4 Intersectionality Elizabeth A. Harkins Monaco5 Students with High- and Low-Incidence and Physical Disabilities Anne O. Papalia and Willa Papalia-Beatty6 Physical and Cognitive Effects of Puberty on People with Disabilities Jacquelyn Chovanes7 The Team Jacquelyn Chovanes8 Individualized Education Program and Sexuality Education Lisa Goran, David F. Bateman, Heather Hess, and Amy Finn9 Comprehensive Sexuality and Relationship Education Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Victoria Slocum, Ruth M. Eyres, and Pamela S. Wolfe10 Transitional Considerations Anne O. Papalia and Willa Papalia-Beatty11 Sexuality Education Policy Lisa Goran and David F. Bateman12 Family Interactions and Culture Christine Scholma and Sara Baillie Gorman13 Entertainment and Social Media MaryAnn Shaw and Elizabeth A. Harkins Monaco14 Summary and Call to Action Thomas C. GibbonAppendix: CEC Standards and Key ElementsGlossary References Index About the Editors and Contributors

Sexuality education is a highly important and relevant topic. The authorsare applauded for their continued contributions to the special education literature.