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Journal: Sex and Relationship Education for Individuals with Disabilities: A Review of the Literature Through an Ecological Systems Lens

Center:

CA-UC Davis at the MIND Institute, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Randi Hagerman
[email protected]
916-703-0247

Product Description:

The present paper provides a synthesis of the current literature base on SRE, highlighting the wants and needs of individuals with disabilities, the perspectives of caregivers and educators, and the institutional factors that influence SRE. See Table 1 for an overview of the literature. Here, we define SRE as a holistic approach to sex education designed to encourage the development of healthy relationships, enriching romantic experiences, and socially expected sexual expression.

Keyword(s):

intellectual disability, autism; sex education, relationship; sexuality; ecological systems theory

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals

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