Text References for this Section

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SEXUALITY References

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Calderone, M.S., & Johnson, E.W. (1990). The family book about sexuality (rev. ed.). New York: Harper Collins. (A)

Dacey, J.S. (1986). Adolescents today (3rd ed.). Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman & Company. (This book has gone out of print but may be available through your public library.)

Edwards, J.P., & Elkins, T.E. (1988). Just between us: A social sexual training guide for parents and professionals who have concerns for persons with retardation. Portland: Ednick. (B)

Gardner, N.E.S. (1986). Sexuality. In J.A. Summers (Ed.), The right to grow up: An introduction to adults with developmental disabilities (pp. 45-66). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. (This book has gone out of print but may be available through your public library.)

Haffner, D.W. (1990, March). Sex education 2000: A call to action. New York: Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (B)

Hingsburger, D. (1990). I contact: Sexuality and people with developmental disabilities. Mountville, PA: Vida. (B)

Sugar, M. (Ed.). (1990). Atypical adolescence and sexuality. New York: W.W. Norton. (C)

Tharinger, D.J. (1987). Sexual interest. In A. Thomas & J. Grimes (Eds.), Children s needs: Psychological perspectives. Washington, DC: National Association of School Psychologists. (C)

Way, P. (1982). The need to know: Sexuality and the disabled child. Eureka, CA: Planned Parenthood of Humboldt County. (A)

Weiner, F. (Ed.) (1986). No apologies. New York: St. Martin's Press. (B)

THE IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS References

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Duncan, D., & Canty-Lemke, J. (1986, May). Learning appropriate social and sexual behavior: The role of society. Exceptional Parent, 24-26. (A)

Edwards, J.P., & Elkins, T.E. (1988). Just between us: A social sexual training guide for parents and professionals who have concerns for persons with retardation. Portland: Ednick. (B)

Griffiths, D.M., Quinsey, V.L., & Hingsburger, D. (1989). Changing inappropriate sexual behavior. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes. (B)

Kempton, W. (1988). Sex education for persons with disabilities that hinder learning: A teacher's guide. Santa Barbara, CA: James Stanfield. (B)

Rubin, Z. (1980). Children's friendships. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. (A)

Weiner, F. (Ed.) (1986). No apologies. New York: St. Martin's Press. (B)

Resources

Camp, B.W., & Bash, M.A. (1981). Think aloud: Increasing social and cognitive skills - A problem-solving program for children, primary level. Champaign, IL: Research Press. (C)

Cartledge, G., & Milburn, J.F. (Eds.). (1986). Teaching social skills to children: Innovative approaches (2nd ed.). Elmsford, NY: Pergamon Press. (B)

Champagne, M., & Walker-Hirsch, L. (1982, Fall). Circles: a self-organization system for teaching appropriate social/sexual behavior to mentally retarded/developmentally disabled persons. Sexuality and Disability, 5(3), 172-7. (A)

Champagne, M., & Walker-Hirsch, L. (1988). Circles I: Intimacy and relationships. Santa Barbara, CA: James Stanfield. (F)

Goldstein, A.P. (1988). The PREPARE curriculum: Teaching prosocial competencies. Champaign, IL: Research Press. (C)

Goldstein, A.P., Sprafkin, R.P., Gershaw, N.J., & Klein, P. (1980). Skillstreaming the adolescent: A structured learning approach to teaching prosocial skills. Champaign, IL: Research Press. (B)

Interstate Research Associates. (1989, October). Teaching social skills to elementary school-age children: A parent s guide. McLean, VA: Author. (B)

Interstate Research Associates. (1989, December). Improving social skills: A guide for teenagers, young adults, and parents. McLean, VA: Author. (B)

Jackson, N.E., Jackson, D.A., & Monroe, C. (1983). Getting along with others: Teaching social effectiveness to children. Champaign, IL: Research Press. (C)

Lehr, S., & Taylor, S.J. (1987). Teaching social skills to youngsters with disabilities: A manual for parents. Boston, MA: Federation for Children with Special Needs and the Center on Human Policy. (A)

Lutfiyya, Z.M. (1991, April). Personal relationships and social networks: Facilitating the participation of individuals with disabilities in community life. Syracuse, NY: The Center on Human Policy. (A)

Matson, J.L., & Ollendick, T.H. (1988). Enhancing children s social skills: Assessment and training. Elmsford, NY: Pergamon Press. (B)

McGinnis, E., Goldstein, A.P., Sprafkin, R.P., & Gershaw, N.J. (1984). Skillstreaming the elementary school child: A guide for teaching prosocial skills. Champaign, IL: Research Press. (B)

Mind your manners. (1991). Santa Barbara, CA: James Stanfield. (This 6-part video program introduces students to proper social behavior necessary for success in everyday situations. The program includes an introduction to why manners are important and explores manners at home, table manners, manners at school, manners in public, and greetings and conversations.) (F)

Searcy, S. (1988). Teaching social skills to young children: A parent s guide. McLean, VA: Interstate Research Associates. (B)

Socialization and sex education: The Life Horizons curriculum module. (1991). Santa Barbara, CA: James Stanfield. (This set of teaching instructions is designed for professionals who want to help their students understand themselves better socially, physically, and psychologically.) (F)

TIPS. (1991). Santa Barbara, CA: James Stanfield. (This 7-part program gives students 150 "tips" for successful social interaction. The different parts are: Getting along with others, getting to know others, getting along with adults, having friends, enjoying free time, living in the community, and being on the job. The program is available in slide or video formats.) (F)

Valenti-Hein, D., & Mueser, K.T. (1991). The dating skills program: Teaching social-sexual skills to adults with mental retardation. Worthington, OH: International Diagnostic Services, Inc. (C)

Walker, H.M., McConnell, S., Holmes, D., Todis, B., Walker, J., & Golden, N. (1983). Walker social skills curriculum: The ACCEPTS program. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. (C for curriculum guide; F for video)

TEACHING CHILDREN AND YOUTH ABOUT SEXUALITY references

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Edwards, J.P., & Elkins, T.E. (1988). Just between us: A social sexual training guide for parents and professionals who have concerns for persons with retardation. Portland, OR: Ednick. (B)

Hingsburger, D. (1990). I contact: Sexuality and people with developmental disabilities. Mountville, PA: Vida. (B)

Kempton, W. (1988). Sex education for persons with disabilities that hinder learning: A teacher's guide. Santa Barbara, CA: James Stanfield. (B)

Murphy, L., & Corte, S.D. (1986). Sex education for the special person. Special Parent/ Special Child, 2(2), 1-5.

National Guidelines Task Force. (1991). Guidelines for comprehensive sexuality education: Kindergarten - 12th grade. New York: Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (A)

Pope, A.W., McHale, S.M., & Craighead, W.E. (1988). Self-esteem enhancement with children and adolescents. New York: Pergamon. (B)

Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (1991). SIECUS position statements 1991. New York: Author. (A)

Resources

American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Adolescence. (1988). Sex education: A bibliography of educational materials for children, adolescents, and their families. Elk Grove Village, IL: Author. (A)

Azarnoff, P. (1983). Health, illness, and disability: A guide to books for children and young adults. New York: R.R. Bowker. (C)

Callanan, C.R. (1990). Sexuality and sex education. In Since Owen: A parent-to-parent guide for care of the disabled child (pp. 375-386). Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press. (B)

Center for Early Adolescence, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (1989). Early adolescent sexuality: Resources for professionals, parents and young adolescents. Carrboro, NC: Author. (A)

Center for Population Options. (1989, September). Adolescents, AIDS, and HIV: Resources for educators. Washington, DC: Author. (A)

Fitz-Gerald, M., & Fitz-Gerald, D.R. (1987). Parents' involvement in the sex education of their children. Volta Review, 89(5), 96-110. (A)

Gardner-Loulan, J., Lopez, B., & Quackenbush, M. (1991). Period (rev. ed.). San Francisco: Volcano. (A)

Gordon, S., & Gordon, J. (1989). Raising a child conservatively in a sexually permissive world (rev. ed.). New York: Simon & Schuster. (A)

Ikeler, B. (1990, July). Teaching about sexuality. Exceptional Parent, 20(5), 24-26. (A)

Johnson, E.W. (1985). People, love, sex, and families: Answers to questions preteens ask. New York: Walker. (B)

Johnson, E.W. (1988). Love and sex in plain language. New York: Bantam. (This book is written for people in their early teens.) (A)

Johnson, E.W. (1989). Love, sex, and growing up. New York: Bantam. (This book is written for pre-teens.) (A)

Klein, E., & Kroll, K. (1992). Enabling romance: A guide to love, sex, and relationships for disabled people (and the people who care about them). New York: Crown. (B)

McKown, J.M. (1984-86). Disabled teenagers: Sexual identification and sexuality counseling. Sexuality and Disability, 7(1/2), 17-27. (A)

Quackenbush, M., Nelson, M., & Clark, K. (1988). The AIDS challenge: Prevention education for young people. Santa Cruz, CA: Network/ETR Associates. (B)

People Building Institute. (1991). Human sexuality for the disabled: A manual designed to assist human service professionals. Sheldon, IA: Author. (B)

Planned Parenthood of Alameda/San Francisco. (1984). Table manners: A guide to the pelvic examination for disabled women and health care providers. San Francisco: Author. (A)

Popkin, M. H. (1989). Active parenting for teens: A video-based program. Marietta, GA: Active Parenting, Inc. (F)

Sandowski, C.L. (1989). Sexual concerns when illness or disability strikes. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. (D)

Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (1983). Oh no! What do I do now? Messages about sexuality: How to give yours to your child. New York: Author. (A)

Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (1990). Bibliography of religious publications on sex education and sexuality. New York: Author. (A)

Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (1990). Healthy adolescent sexual development. New York: Author. (B)

Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (1990). Human sexuality: A bibliography for everybody. New York: Author. (A)

Siegel, P.C. (1991). Changes in you for boys. Richmond, VA: Family Life Education Associates. (A)

Siegel, P.C. (1991). Changes in you for girls. Richmond, VA: Family Life Education Associates. (A)

Sobsey, R. (1991). Disability, sexuality, and abuse: Annotated bibliography. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. (B)

Speaking of sex: Sexuality and the person with special needs. (1988). Santa Barbara, CA: James Stanfield. (D)

Varnet, T. (1984). Sex education and the disabled: Teaching adult responsibilities. Exceptional Parent, 14(4), 43-46. (A)

What everyone should know about sexuality and people with disabilities. South Deerfield, MA: Channing L. Bete. (A)

Who wouldn't want me? (1986). In F. Weiner (Ed.), No apologies (pp. 54-84). New York: St. Martin's Press. (B)

HOW PARTICULAR DISABILITIES AFFECT SEXUALITY AND SEXUALITY EDUCATION references

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F: Over $200.00

Amary, I.B. (1980). Social awareness, hygiene, and sex education for the mentally retarded. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. (B)

Bernstein, N.R. (1990). Sexuality in adolescent retardates. In M. Sugar (Ed.), Atypical adolescence and sexuality (pp. 44-56). New York: W.W. Norton. (C)

Caster, J.A. (1988). Sex education. In G.A. Robertson et al. (Eds.), Best practices in mental disabilities (Chapter 17). Des Moines, IA: Division of Special Education, Iowa State Department of Public Instruction. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 304 845).

Hingsburger, D. (1990). I contact: Sexuality and people with developmental disabilities. Mountville, PA: Vida. (B)

Hollander, D. (1995, April). Meeting the needs of people with developmental disabilities. SIECUS Report, 23(4), 1-36.

Kempton, W., Gordon, S., & Bass, M. (1986). Love, sex, and birth control for the mentally retarded - A guide for parents. Philadelphia: Planned Parenthood Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania. (A)

Lieberman, J., & Pascale, B. (producers). (1991). Person to person. Silver Spring, MD: American Film & Video. (E)

LifeFacts 1 and LifeFacts 2. (1990). Santa Barbara, CA: James Stanfield. (F)

Lindemann, J. (1990). SAFE: An HIV/AIDS curriculum for individuals with MR/DD. Portland, OR: Oregon Health Sciences University. (D)

McCarthy, W., & Fegan, L. (1984). Sex education and the intellectually handicapped: A guide for parents and care givers. Sydney, Australia: ADIS Press. (A)

McClennen, S. (1988, Summer). Sexuality and students with mental retardation. Teaching Exceptional Children, 20(4), 59-61. (A)

McClennan, S.E., Hoekstra, R.R., & Bryan, J.E. (1980). Social skills for severely retarded adults: An inventory and training program. Champaign, IL: Research Press. (C)

McKee, L., & Blacklidge, V. (1981). An easy guide for caring parents: Sexuality and socialization: A book for parents of people with mental handicaps. Walnut Creek, CA: Planned Parenthood of Shasta/Diablo. (A)

Monat-Haller, R.K. (1992). Understanding and expressing sexuality: Responsible choices for individuals with developmental disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. (B)

Murphy, D.W., Coleman, E.M., & Abel, G.G. (1983). Human sexuality in the mentally retarded. In J.L. Matson & F. Andrasik (Eds.), Treatment issues and innovations in mental retardation (pp. 581-643). New York: Plenum. (D)

Planned Parenthood of Minnesota. (1983). Learning to talk about sex when you'd rather not. St. Paul, MN: Author. (This is a 16mm film.) (A, to rent)

Planned Parenthood of Minnesota. (in press). A guide for teaching human sexuality to the mentally handicapped. St. Paul, MN: Author. (A)

Planned Parenthood of Minnesota. (1985). On being sexual. St. Paul, MN: Author. (This is a 16mm film.) (A, to rent)

Pueschel, S.M. (1988). The young person with Down Syndrome: Transition from adolescence to adulthood. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. (B)

Pueschel, S.M. (Ed.). (1990). Parent's guide to Down Syndrome: Toward a brighter future. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. (B)

Rowe, W.S., & Savage, S. (1987). Sexuality and the developmentally handicapped: A guidebook for health care professionals. Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellen Press. (D)

Schwab, W. (1991). Sexuality in Down Syndrome. New York: National Down Syndrome Society. (A)

Sex education for persons with disabilities that hinder learning: Speaking of sex. (1988). Santa Barbara, CA: James Stanfield. (B)

Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (1991). Sexuality and the developmentally disabled: An annotated SIECUS bibliography of resources. New York: Author. (A)

Sexuality education for persons with severe developmental disabilities. (1988). Santa Barbara, CA: James Stanfield. (Program includes 500 slides and teacher s guide.) (F)

Sparks, S., & Caster, J.A. (1989). Human sexuality and sex education. In G.A. Robinson, J.R. Patton, E.A. Polloway, & L.R. Sargent (Eds.), Best practices in mild mental disabilities (pp. 289-313). Reston, VA: Council for Exceptional Children, Division on Mental Retardation. (B)

Valenti-Hein, D., & Mueser, K.T. (1991). The dating skills program: Teaching social-sexual skills to adults with mental retardation. Worthington, OH: International Diagnostic Services, Inc. (C)

Young Adult Institute (producer). (1986). Sexuality. New York: Young Adult Institute. (C, to rent; D, to buy)

Zitzow, D. (1983). Human sexuality for the mentally retarded. Ridfield, SD: South Dakota State Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, Pierre. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 232 350).

CEREBRAL PALSY

Kroll, K., & Klein, E. (1992). Enabling romance: A guide to love, sex, and relationships for disabled people (and the people who care about them). New York: Crown. (B)

Schleichkorn, J. (1983). Coping with cerebral palsy: Answers to questions parents often ask. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. (B)

United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Inc. (1980). Strengthening individual and family life. Lancaster, PA: Author. (A)

United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Inc.. (1983). Programming for adolescents with cerebral palsy and related disabilities. Lancaster, PA: Author. (A)

LEARNING DISABILITIES

Cohen, L. (1986, June). Learning disabilities and psychological development. Churchill Forum, XIII(4), 1-5. (A)

Haight, S.L., & Fachting, D.D. (1986, June). Materials for teaching sexuality, love and maturity to high school students with learning disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 19(6), 344-350. (A)

Hazel, J.S., Schumaker, J.B., Sherman, J., & Sheldon-Wildgen, J. (1981). ASSET social school curriculum. Champaign, IL: Research Press. (F)

Vaughn, S.R., & LaGreca, A.M. (1988). Social interventions for learning disabilities. In Kenneth A. Kavale (Ed.), Learning disabilities: State of the art and practice (pp. 123-140). Boston: College-Hill. (C)

Wood, M.H. (1985). Learning disabilities and human sexuality. Academic Therapy, 20(5), 543-547. (A)

PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

Barrett, M. (1984). Resources on sexuality and physical disability. Rehabilitation Digest, 15(1), 15-18.

Blum, R.W. (1984). Sexual health needs of physically and intellectually impaired adolescents. In R.W. Blum (Ed.), Chronic illness and disabilities in childhood and adolescence (pp. 127-141). New York: Grune and Stratton. (D)

Hopper, C.E., & Allen, W.A. (1980). Sex education for physically handicapped youth. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. (B)

Kroll, K., & Klein, E. (1992). Enabling romance: A guide to love, sex, and relationships for disabled people (and the people who care about them). New York: Crown. (B)

Neistadt, M.E., & Freda, M. (1987). Choices: A guide to sex counseling with physically disabled adults. Malabar, FL: Robert E. Krieger. (B)

Shaman, E. (1985). Choices: A sexual assault prevention workbook for persons with physical disabilities. Seattle: Seattle Rape Relief Crisis Center. (A)

VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS

Evans, J.W., & Evans, M.L. (1990). Sensory disability and adolescent sexuality. In M. Sugar (Ed.), Atypical adolescence and sexuality (pp. 57-86). New York: W.W. Norton. (C)

Kent, D. (1983). Finding a way through the rough years: How blind girls survive adolescence. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 77(6), 247-250. (A)

Kroll, K., & Klein, E. (1992). Enabling romance: A guide to love, sex, and relationships for disabled people (and the people who care about them). New York: Crown. (B)

Neff, J. (1983, June). Sexual well-being: A goal for young blind women. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 77(6), 296-7. (A)

Schuster, C.S. (1986). Sex education of the visually impaired child: The role of parents. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 80(4), 675-680. (A)

Shaman, E. (1985). Choices: A sexual assault prevention workbook for persons with visual impairments. Seattle: Seattle Rape Relief Crisis Center. (A)

Wagner, S. (1986). How do you kiss a blind girl? Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. (B)

Willoughby, D.M., & Duffy, S. (1989). Handbook for itinerant and resource teachers of blind and visually impaired students. Baltimore, MD: National Federation of the Blind. (B)

HEARING IMPAIRMENTS

Bednarczy, A. (1989). Growing up sexually (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Gallaudet, Pre-College Programs. (B for the teacher's guide; B for the student materials)

Fitz-Gerald, M. (1986). Information on sexuality for young people and their families. Washington, DC: Gallaudet, Pre-College Programs. (B)

Fitz-Gerald, M., & Fitz-Gerald, D.R. (Eds.). (1985). Viewpoints: Sex education and deafness. Washington, DC: Gallaudet, Pre-College Programs. (A)

Fitz-Gerald, D., Fitz-Gerald, M., Wilson, P., & Alter, J. (1986). Starting at home: A family - centered approach to the prevention of teenage pregnancy. Washington, DC: Gallaudet, Pre-College Programs. (B for Parent Resource Book; B for Trainer Manual)

Kroll, K., & Klein, E. (1992). Enabling romance: A guide to love, sex, and relationships for disabled people (and the people who care about them). New York: Crown. (B)

McDougall, J., & Hoffman, B. (1983). Human development and reproductive health for the hearing impaired population. St. Paul, MN: St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center-HIHW. (Five videos are in this series: Human Sexuality, Human Reproduction, Contraception, PAP/Pelvic Exam, and Breast Exam. Each video is $100; the entire series is $400.)

Minkin, M., & Rosen-Ritt, L. (1991). Signs for sexuality: A resource manual for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, their families, and professionals. (2nd ed.). Seattle, WA: Planned Parenthood of Seattle-King County. (C)

O'Day, B. (1983). A resource guide for signs for sexual assault. St. Paul: Minnesota State Department of Corrections. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 277 213)

Shaman, E. (1985). Choices: A sexual assault prevention workbook for persons who are deaf and hard of hearing. Seattle: Seattle Rape Relief Crisis Center. (A)

CHRONIC ILLNESS

Greydamus, D.E., Gunther, M.S., Demarest, D.S., & Sears, J.M. (1990). Sexuality and the chronically ill adolescent. In M. Sugar (Ed.), Atypical adolescence and sexuality (pp. 147-157). New York: W.W. Norton. (C)

Kroll, K., & Klein, E. (1992). Enabling romance: A guide to love, sex, and relationships for disabled people (and the people who care about them). New York: Crown. (B)

National Center for Youth with Disabilities. (1991). Issues in sexuality for adolescents with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Minneapolis: Author. (A)

Schover, L.R., & Jensen, S.B. (1988). Sexuality and chronic illness: A comprehensive approach. New York: Guilford. (C)

Woodhead, J.C., & Murph, J.R. (1985, September). Influence of chronic illness and disability on adolescent sexual development. Seminars in Adolescent Medicine, 1(3), 171-176.

FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS: SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUNG ADULTS

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C: $25.01 to $50.00

D: $50.01 to $100.00

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Kroll, K., & Klein, E.L. (1992). Enabling romance: A guide to love, sex, and relationships for the disabled (and the people who care about them). New York: Crown.

Weiner, F. (Ed.). (1986). No apologies. New York: St. Martin's Press.

SPECIAL ISSUES

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Calderone, M.S., & Johnson, E.W. (1990). The family book about sexuality (rev.ed.) New York: Harper Collins. (A)

National Guidelines Task Force. (1991). Guidelines for comprehensive sexuality education: Kindergarten - 12th grade. New York: Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (A)

Resources on Sexual Orientation

Alyson, S. (1991). Young, gay and proud. Boston: Alyson Publications. (A)

Anderson, D. (1990). Homosexuality in adolescence. In M. Sugar (Ed.), Atypical adolescence and sexuality (pp. 181-200). New York: W.W. Norton. (C)

Bozett, F.W., & Sussman, M.B. (Eds.). (1990). Homosexuality and family relations. New York: Harrington Park. (B)

Fairchild, B., & Hayward, N. (1989). Now that you know: What every parent should know about homosexuality (rev.ed.). San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. (A)

Herdt, G. (Ed.). (1989). Gay and lesbian youth. New York: Haworth Press. (B)

Hetrick, E.S., & Martin, A.D. (1987). Development issues and their resolution for gay and lesbian adolescents. In E. Coleman (Ed.), Integrated identity for gay men and lesbians. New York: Harrington Park. (B)

Hidalgo, H., Peterson, T.L., & Woodman, N.J. (1985). Lesbian and gay issues: A resource manual for social workers. Silver Spring, MD: National Association of Social Workers. (B)

Savin-Williams, R.C. (1990). Gay and lesbian youth: Expressions of identity. New York: Hemisphere. (C)

Serving lesbian and gay youth. (1991, Spring/Summer). Focal Point, 5(2), 1-12. (A)

Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (1991). Gay male and lesbian sexuality and issues: A SIECUS annotated bibliography of books for professionals and consumers. New York: Author. (A)

Whitlock, K. (1989). Bridges of respect: Creating support for lesbian and gay youth (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: American Friends Service Committee. (A)

Reproduction and Birth Control references

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F: Over $200.00

Resources on Reproduction, Birth Control and Genetic Counseling

Finger, A. (1990). Past due: A story of disability, pregnancy, and birth. Seattle, WA: Seal Press. (B)

Hakim-Elahi, E. (1982). Contraceptive of choice for disabled persons. New York State Journal of Medicine, 82(11), 1601-1608. (A)

Ince, S. (1987). Genetic counseling. White Plaines, NY: March of Dimes. (A)

Kroll, K., & Klein, E. (1992). Enabling romance: A guide to love, sex, and relationships for disabled people (and the people who care for them). New York: Crown. (B)

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. (n.d.). Our genetic heritage. White Plaines, NY: Author. (C; This is a videotape explaining genes and heredity.)

National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. (1991, January). Understanding DNA testing: A basic guide for families. Washington, DC: Author. (A)

Richards, D. (1986). Sterilization: Can parents decide? Exceptional Parent, 16(2), 40-41. (A)

Rodman, H., Lewis, S.H., & Griffiths, S.B. (1984). The sexual rights of adolescents: Competence, vulnerability, and parental control. New York: Columbia University Press. (B)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (1980). Learning together: A guide for families with genetic disorders (DHHS Publication No. (HSA) 80-5131). Rockville, MD: Author.

Weiner, F. (Ed.) (1986). No apologies. New York: St. Martin's Press. (B)

Protection Against Sexually Transmitted Diseases references

Prices for materials will range from no or low cost up to several hundred dollars for some of the video programs listed. Many of these video programs can be rented at lower cost through Planned Parenthood. To help you identify the resources most affordable to you, we have marked most of the resources with an A, B, C, D, E, or F. These letters correspond to the following price ranges (not including any charges for postage and handling):

A: No cost to $10.00

B: $10.01 to $25.00

C: $25.01 to $50.00

D: $50.01 to $100.00

E: $100.01 to $200.00

F: Over $200.00

References on Sexually Transmitted Diseases

National Guidelines Task Force. (1991). Guidelines for comprehensive sexuality education: Kindergarten - 12th grade. New York: Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (A)

Monat-Haller, R.K. (1992). Understanding and expressing sexuality: Responsible choices for individuals with developmental disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

Resources on Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Center for Population Options. (1989, September). Adolescents, AIDS, and HIV: Resources for educators. Washington, DC: Author. (A)

Crocker, A.C., Cohen, H.J., & Kastner, T.A. (1992). HIV infection and developmental disabilities: A resource for service providers. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. (C)

Lindemann, J. (1990). SAFE: An HIV/AIDS curriculum for individuals with MR/DD. Portland, OR: Oregon Health Sciences University. (D)

National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline: 1-800-227-8922.

National AIDS Hotline: 1-800-342-AIDS; 1-800-243-7889 (TDD).

Quackenbush, M., Nelson, M., & Clark, K. (1988). The AIDS challenge: Prevention education for young people. Santa Cruz, CA: Network/ETR Associates. (B)

Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (1989). How to talk to your children about AIDS (rev. ed.). New York: Author. (A, also available in Spanish)

Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (1990). Communication strategies for HIV/AIDS and sexuality: A workshop for mental health and health professionals. A SIECUS training manual. New York: Author. (A)

Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (1990). Performance standards and checklist: For the evaluation and development of school HIV/AIDS education curricula for adolescents. New York: Author. (A)

Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (1991). Children, adolescents and HIV/AIDS education: A SIECUS annotated bibliography. New York: Author. (A)

Young Adult Institute (producer). (1987). AIDS: Training people with disabilities to better protect themselves. New York: Young Adult Institute. (C, to rent; E, to buy)

What everyone should know about STDs. South Deerfield, MA: Channing L. Bete. (A)

Sexual Exploitation references

Prices for materials will range from no or low cost up to several hundred dollars for some of the video programs listed. Many of these video programs can be rented at lower cost through Planned Parenthood. To help you identify the resources most affordable to you, we have marked most of the resources with an A, B, C, D, E, or F. These letters correspond to the following price ranges (not including any charges for postage and handling):

A: No cost to $10.00

B: $10.01 to $25.00

C: $25.01 to $50.00

D: $50.01 to $100.00

E: $100.01 to $200.00

F: Over $200.00

References on Sexual Exploitation

Gardner, N.E.S. (1986). Sexuality. In J.A. Summers (Ed.), The right to grow up: An introduction to adults with developmental disabilities (pp. 45-66). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. (This book has gone out of print but may be available through your public library.)

Krivacska, J.J. (1991, August/September). Child sexual abuse prevention programs: The need for childhood sexuality education. SIECUS Report, 19(6), 1-7. (A)

Rosen, M. (1984). Sexual exploitation: A community problem. Walnut Creek, CA: Planned Parenthood Association of Shasta/Diablo. (This book has gone out of print but may be available through your public library.)

Resources on Sexual Exploitation

Baird, K., & Kile, M.J. (1986). Body rights: A DUSO approach to preventing sexual abuse of children. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service. (B)

Champagne, M., & Walker-Hirch, L. (1989). Circles II: Stop abuse. Santa Barbara, CA: James Stanfield. (F)

Child sexual abuse: A solution. (1986). Santa Barbara, CA: James Stanfield. (This 6-part program is available in filmstrip or video format and contains parts for children aged preschool to grade 6, for teachers and administrators, and for parents.) (F)

Girard, L.W. (1984). My body is private. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman & Company. (B)

Jessie. (1991). Please tell! A child s story about sexual abuse. Center City, MN: Hazelden. (A)

Kent Public Schools. (1985). Self-protection for the handicapped: A curriculum designed to teach handicapped persons to avoid exploitation. Seattle: Author. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 263 705).

Nelson, M., & Clark, K. (1986). The educator s guide to preventing child sexual abuse. Santa Cruz, CA: Network. (B)

Planned Parenthood of Cincinnati. (producer). Sexual abuse prevention: Five safety rules for persons who are mentally handicapped. Cincinnati: Author. (This is a 30-minute video.) (E)

Seattle Rape Relief Developmental Disabilities Project. (1991). The Project Action curriculum: Sexual assault awareness for people with disabilities. Seattle: Author. (E)

Sobsey, R. (1991). Disability, sexuality, and abuse: Annotated bibliography. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. (B)

Conclusion references

Prices for materials will range from no or low cost up to several hundred dollars for some of the video programs listed. Many of these video programs can be rented at lower cost through Planned Parenthood. To help you identify the resources most affordable to you, we have marked most of the resources with an A, B, C, D, E, or F. These letters correspond to the following price ranges (not including any charges for postage and handling):

A: No cost to $10.00

B: $10.01 to $25.00

C: $25.01 to $50.00

D: $50.01 to $100.00

E: $100.01 to $200.00

F: Over $200.00

Weiner, F. (Ed.). (1986). No apologies. New York: St. Martin's Press.

Note: The quotations from Weiner (1986) appearing throughout this NEWS DIGEST are copyrighted 1986 by Florence Weiner. From the book No Apologies and reprinted with permission from St. Martin's Press, Inc., New York, NY. NICHCY thanks St. Martin's Press for its generous permission to reprint this material.

FYI: Information Resources from NICHCY's Database

Publishers: Books and Videos

The publishers listed below are only some of the many that provide information about sexuality and sexuality education. We present this list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers to help readers obtain the resources listed in this NEWS DIGEST.

Note: We have placed an asterisk (*) next to the names of publishers that specialize in producing this type of information. Readers may find it useful to contact these publishers in particular and ask for a catalogue of their products. The catalogues will contain descriptions of pamphlets, books, and videos available, and will include resources not listed in this NEWS DIGEST. Readers can then choose the ones that best fit their interests and needs.

Active Parenting, Inc., 810 Franklin Court, Suite B, Marietta, GA 30067. Telephone: 1-800-825-0060.

ADIS Press - Contact F.A. Davis Company, 1915 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-9954. Telephone: (215) 568-2270.

Albert Whitman & Company, 6340 Oakton Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053. Telephone: 1-800-255-7675 or (708) 647-1355.

Alyson Publications, Contact Inbrook Distribution Company, P.O. Box 120470, East Haven, CT 06512. Telephone: 1-800-253-3605.

American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Adolescence, Division of Publications, 131 Northwest Point Boulevard, P.O. Box 927, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009-0927. Telephone: 1-800-433-9016.

American Film & Video, 8901 Walden Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. Telephone: 1-800-78-VIDEO.

American Friends Service Committee, 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Telephone: (215) 241-7048.

American Guidance Service, Publishers Building, P.O. Box 99, Circle Pines, MN 55014-1796. Telephone: 1-800-328-2560. In MN, call 1-800-247-5053.

Bantam Books, 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10103. Telephone: 1-800-223-6834.

Center for Early Adolescence, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Suite 211, Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro, NC 27510. Telephone: (919) 966-1148.

Center for Population Options, 1025 Vermont Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20005. Telephone: (202) 347-5700.

Center on Human Policy, School of Education, Syracuse University, 200 Huntington Hall, 2nd Floor, Syracuse, NY 13244-2340. Telephone: (315) 443-3851.

*Channing L. Bete Company, 200 State Road, South Deerfield, MA 01373. Telephone: (413) 665-7611.

Charles C. Thomas, 2600 S. First Street, Springfield, IL 62794-9265. Telephone: (217) 789-8980.

College-Hill Press - Contact Pro-Ed, 8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78758. Telephone: (512) 451-3246.

Columbia University Press, 136 S. Broadway, Irvington-on-Hudson, NY 10533. Telephone: (914) 591-9111.

Council for Exceptional Children, Division on Mental Retardation, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091-1589. Telephone: (703) 620-3660.

Crown Publishers, c/o Harmony Books Division, 201 East 50th Street, New York, NY 10022. Telephone: (212) 751-2600.

Ednick Communications - Contact Pro-Ed, 8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78758. Telephone: (512) 451-3246.

Edwin Mellen Press, P.O. Box 450, Lewiston, NY 14092. Telephone: (716) 754-2788.

Family Life Education Associates, P.O. Box 7466, Richmond, VA 23221. Telephone: (804) 264-5929.

Federation for Children with Special Needs and the Center on Human Policy, the Technical Assistance for Parent Programs (TAPP) Project, 312 Stuart Street, Second Floor, Boston, MA 02116. Telephone: (617) 482-2915.

Gallaudet University, Bookstore, 800 Florida Avenue N.E., B20E, Washington, DC 20002-3695. Telephone: (202) 651-5380.

Grune and Stratton, c/o Prentice-Hall, Attention: Mail Order Sales, 200 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ 07675. Telephone: 1-800-223-1360.

Guilford Press, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012. Telephone: 1-800-365-7006.

Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 465 S. Lincoln Drive, Troy, MO 63379. Telephone: 1-800-543-1918.

Harper Collins, Keystone Industrial Park, Reeves & Monahan, Scranton, PA 18512. Telephone: 1-800-331-3761.

Harrington Park Press, 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580. Telephone: 1-800-342-9678.

Harvard University Press, Attention: Customer Service, 79 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Telephone: (617) 495-2600.

Haworth Press, 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580. Telephone: 1-800-342-9678.

Hazelden, P.O. Box 176, Center City, MN 55012-0176. Telephone: 1-800-328-9000.

Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, 1900 Frost Road, Suite 101, Bristol, PA 19007. Telephone: 1-800-821-8312.

International Diagnostic Services, Inc., P.O. Box 389, Worthington, OH 43085. Telephone: (614) 885-2323.

Interstate Research Associates - Contact NICHCY, P.O. Box 1492, Washington, DC 20013. Telephone: 1-800-695-0285.

*James Stanfield Publishing Company, P.O. Box 41058, Santa Barbara, CA 93140. Telephone: 1-800-421-6534.

Johns Hopkins University Press, 701 West 40th Street, Baltimore, MD 21211. Telephone: 1-800-537-5487.

MacMillan, Front & Brown Streets, Riverside, NJ 08075. Telephone: 1-800-257-5755.

March of Dimes, 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plaines, NY 10605. Telephone: (914) 428-7100.

National Association of School Psychologists, Publications, 8455 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: (301) 608-0500.

National Association of Social Workers, P.O. Box 92180, Washington, DC 20090-2180. Telephone: 1-800-752-3590.

National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 38th and R Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20057. Telephone: (202) 625-8400.

National Center for Youth with Disabilities, University of Minnesota, Box 721 - UMHC, Harvard Street at East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Telephone: 1-800-333-6293.

National Down Syndrome Society, 666 Broadway, New York, NY 10012. Telephone: 1-800-221-4602.

National Federation of the Blind, 1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, MD 21230. Telephone: (301) 659-9314.

*Network Publishing, Division of ETR Associates, P.O. Box 1830, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1830. Telephone: (408) 438-4060.

Oregon Health Sciences University, Child Development and Rehabilitation Center, P.O. Box 574, Portland, OR 97207. Telephone: (503) 494-7522.

Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company, P.O. Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624. Telephone: 1-800-638-3775.

People Building Institute, 330 Village Circle, Sheldon, IA 51201. Telephone: (712) 324-4873.

Pergamon Press, c/o MacMillan, Front & Brown Streets, Riverside, NJ 08075. Telephone: 1-800-257-5755.

*Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Marketing Department, 810 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10036. Telephone: (212) 819-9770. (This is the central headquarters for Planned Parenthood.)

*Planned Parenthood of Alameda/San Francisco, 815 Eddy Street, Suite 300, Attention: Education Department, San Francisco, CA 94109. Telephone: (415) 441-7858.

Planned Parenthood of Cincinnati - The video listed with this publisher is available by contacting the Agency for Instructional Technology, Box A, Bloomington, IN 47402. Telephone: 1-800-457-4509.

Planned Parenthood of Humboldt County, 2316 Harrison Avenue, Eureka, CA 95501. Telephone: (707) 442-5709.

*Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, The Resource Center, 1965 Ford Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55116. Telephone: (612) 698-2401.)

Planned Parenthood of Seattle-King County, Attention: Bookstore, 2211 East Madison, Seattle, WA 98112-5397.

Planned Parenthood of Shasta/Diablo, 1291 Oakland Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Telephone: (510) 935-4066.

Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania, The Resource Center, 1144 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Telephone: (215) 351-5560.

Plenum Publishing, 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013-1578. Telephone: 1-800-221-9369.

Pro-Ed, 8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78758. Telephone: (512) 451-3246.

Research Press, 2612 North Mattis Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821. Telephone: (217) 352-3273.

Robert E. Krieger Publishing, P.O. Box 9542, Melbourne, FL 32902-9542. Telephone: (407) 724-9542.

R.R. Bowker, 121 Chanlon Road, New Providence, NJ 07974. Telephone: 1-800-521-8110.

Seal Press, 3131 Western Avenue, No. 410, Seattle, WA 98121-1028. Telephone: (206) 283-7844.

Seattle Rape Relief Crisis Center, 1905 S. Jackson, Seattle, WA. Telephone: (206) 325-5531.

Seattle Rape Relief Developmental Disabilities Project, 1905 S. Jackson, Seattle, WA 98144. Telephone: (206) 325-5531.

*Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS), 130 West 42nd Street, Suite 350, New York, NY 10003. Telephone: (212) 819-9770.

Simon and Schuster, Order Processing Department, P.O. Box 11071, Des Moines, IA 50336-1071. Telephone: (515) 284-6751.

St. Martin's Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Telephone: 1-800-221-7945.

St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center-HIHW, 640 Jackson Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. Telephone: (612) 221-3569.

United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Inc., UCP/Lancaster County, 1811 Olde Homestead Lane, P.O. Box 10485, Lancaster, PA 17605-0485. Telephone: (717) 396-7965.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Contact the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

Vida Publishing, Primrose Lane/Highland Drive, P.O. Box 597, Mountville, PA 17554.

Volcano Press, P.O. Box 270, Volcano, CA 95689. Telephone: (209) 296-3445.

Walker Publishing, 720 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Telephone: 1-800-289-25537.

W.W. Norton & Company, c/o National Book Company, 800 Keystone Industrial Park, Scranton, PA 18512-4601. Telephone: 1-800-223-2584.

*Young Adult Institute, 460 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001. Telephone: (212) 563-7474.

Journal Addresses

Note: When you call or write for a reprint of a journal article, make sure you give the complete reference (name of author, name of article, name of journal, and its volume and number).

Academic Therapy - Contact Pro-Ed, 8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78758-6897. Telephone: (512) 451-3246. Ask for the journal department.

ASHA - Contact the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 897-5700. Ask for Extension 218.

Churchill Forum - Contact Churchill Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc., 22 East 95th Street, New York, NY 10128. Telephone: (212) 722-0610.

Exceptional Parent - Contact 1170 Commonwealth Avenue, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02134-9942. Telephone: (617) 730-5800.

Focal Point - Contact Portland State University, Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health, Regional Research Institute for Human Services, P.O. Box 751, Portland, OR 97207-0751. Telephone: (503) 725-4040.

Journal of Learning Disabilities - Contact Pro-Ed, 8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78758-6897. Telephone: (512) 451-3246. Ask for the journal department.

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness - Contact the American Foundation for the Blind, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011. Telephone: (212) 620-2149. Say that you would like to order a reprint of an article.

New York State Journal of Medicine - Contact the Medical Society of the State of New York, 420 Lakeville Road, Box 5404, Lake Success, NY 11042-1160. Telephone: (516) 488-6100.

Sexuality and Disability - Contact J. S. Canner & Company, Inc., 10 Charles Street, Needham Heights, MA 02194. Telephone: (617) 449-9103.

SIECUS Report - Contact SIECUS, 130 West 42nd Street, Suite 2500, New York, NY 10036. Telephone: (212) 819-9770.

Special Parent/Special Child - Contact Lindell Press, Inc., P.O. Box 462, South Salem, NY 10590.

Teaching Exceptional Children - Contact Council for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091-1589. Telephone: (703) 620-3660. Ask for Publications Department.

Volta Review - Contact Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf, 3417 Volta Place N.W., Washington, DC 20007. Telephone: (202) 337-5220. Ask for Brooke Rigler, Managing Editor.

ORGANIZATIONS

The organizations listed below are only a few of the many that provide services and information about sexuality to families and professionals. Additional information may be available from state and local parent groups and local affiliates of many major disability organizations.

National Genetics Foundation - 555 West 57th Street, New York, N Y 10019. Telephone: (212) 586-5800.

National Society of Genetic Counselors - Clinical Genetics Center, Children s Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Telephone: (215) 596-9802.

Other Organizations

American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) - Suite 1717, Chicago, IL 60611-4067. Telephone: (312) 644-0828.

American Foundation for the Blind, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011. Telephone: 212-620-2000; 800-543-5463.

National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline: 1-800-227-8922.

National Center for Youth with Disabilities - University of Minnesota, Box 721, 420 Delaware Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455. Telephone: 1-800-333-6293 and (612) 626-2825.

National Clearinghouse on Women and Girls with Disabilities - 1144 East 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016. Telephone: (212) 725-1803.

National Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays - 1012 14th Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005. Telephone: (202) 638-4200.

National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) - 8455 Colesville Road, Suite 935, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3319. Telephone: 1-800-34-NARIC; (301) 588-9284 (Local and TDD).

Networking Project for Disabled Women and Girls - YWCA/NYC, 610 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022. Telephone: (212) 755-2700, ext. 767.

Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS) - 130 West 42nd Street, Suite 350, New York, NY 10003. Telephone: (212) 819-9770.

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