Sex Ed Curriculum for Diverse and Marginalized Learners
DISCLAIMER: The following resources is a non-exhaustive list of possible resources to learn more about sexual health and sex education. Engaging with these resources is NOT a substitute for formal consultation or ongoing continuing education in the area of sexual health and sex education. The SIG reminds readers to practice within their scope of competence.
Teaching Resources:
Developmental Disabilities and Sexuality Curriculum – Planned Parenthood
Our Whole Lives – Sexuality Curriculum and Adaptation for Special Education
Sex Ed Guide – Organization for Autism Research
Circles Curriculum for Social Boundaries
Books:
Sexuality Education for People with Developmental Disabilities
Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about Their Bodies, Boundaries, and Sexuality
Boyfriends & Girlfriends: A Guide to Dating for People with Disabilities
The Girls’ Guide to Growing Up: Choices & Changes in the Tween Years
The Boys’ Guide to Growing Up: Choices and Changes During Puberty
PleasureABLE: Sexual device manual for persons with disabilities
Love, Partnership, or Singleton on the Autism Spectrum
The Autism Spectrum Guide to Sexuality and Relationships
The Aspie Girl’s Guide to Being Safe with Men
Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and Long-Term Relationships
Just Say Know!: Understanding and Reducing the Risk of Sexual Victimization
(Please note that the majority of these books are written using gendered language and without taking into account Gender and Sexual Minority experiences and may need heavy adaptation to be affirming to your learner)
Internet Resources:
Amaze – Animated Comprehensive and Affirming Sex Ed
Amaze Jr. – Animated and Affirming Sex Ed
Sex Ed for Youth on the Autism Spectrum – Blog and Resource Guide
Autism Community Training (ACT; British Columbia, Canada)
Parent and Guardian Resources:
Kids Ask – A Resource to Craft Age Appropriate Values-Led Convos
