This document discusses sexuality and disabilities, addressing common myths and challenges. It notes that approximately 12.4% of Canadians have a disability. Myths include beliefs that those with disabilities are not sexual or cannot have "real" sex. Children with disabilities often learn of their disability before seeing themselves as sexual. Studies suggest 36-52% of adolescents with physical disabilities in the US have had sexual intercourse. Resources for discussing these topics in the classroom are provided.

1. Sexuality and Disabilities EHE 487 Family Life Education Why did we chose this topic? Because as often as we may see this, is about as often as we discuss this topic with our youth.

3. Go for it – Brainstorm What comes to mind when you think of sexuality and disabilities?

5. Persons with disabilities and Self Image The same cannot be said about children with disabilities, for they first learn that they are disabled before learning to see themselves as sexual people. According to Kohlberg, children without disabilities learn "I am a girl" or "I am a boy," and then adopt role attributes. Imagine

6. Cheng and Udry (2002) suggest that between 36% and 52% of adolescents with physical disabilities in the United States have had sexual intercourse. Next time stop & think

7. Resources to use in the classroom www.sexualityandu.ca *1st choice for quick info to get you started! Miriam; Silverberg, Ciry; Odette, Fran (2007). The Ultimate Guide To Sex And Disability . Cleis Press Inc., San Francisco, California. EXCELLENT RESOURCE!!