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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A new book, “Intimate Relationships and Sexual Health,” provides readers with an “all you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask/teach” curriculum on sexuality tailored to the unique characteristics of high-functioning adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum.

This comprehensive and extensively researched curriculum (with a companion CD), written by Indiana University Bloomington co-authors Catherine Davies and Melissa Dubie, provides 11 detailed lessons covering the complex topics of sex education and relationships. Subject matter includes fact-based content such as anatomy and reproduction along with lessons that teach aspects of social judgment such as dating, relationship building and decision making.

“Intimate Relationships and Sexual Health,” printed by AAPC Publishing, uses teaching strategies and techniques that have been shown to be effective for those with autism spectrum disorders. Each lesson includes a highly structured lesson plan that incorporates learning objectives, individual and group activities, student assignments and handouts. Suggestions are also provided for adapting each lesson to individual rather than group instruction. The curriculum can be used by instructors from a variety of backgrounds including teachers, social workers, psychologists, parents and therapists.

Indiana University – IU News Room

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