BRK 6: Relationships and Sexuality: Important transition issues to address in helping youth with physical or developmental disabilities to improve quality of life.
Learning Objectives:
1) To elevate understanding of the importance of friends, relationships and sexuality for individuals with disabilities, in helping youth to attain a satisfactory quality of life--throughout the life-span.
2) Apply evidence-based practice guidelines for teaching youth with disabilities about the importance of social success in developing healthy relationships and sexuality.
3) Learn how to apply useful references and resources for teaching an individual with a disability about relationships and sexuality related to their diagnosis.
4) List innovative methods for clinicians, teachers, and care providers to provide information on relationships and sexuality to youth and young adults in a variety of settings.