Caregiver Perceptions and Implications for Sex Education for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

摘要

Caregivers are important to the educational experiences of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sexuality is an area of concern for many caregivers and parents. This study explores the relationship of caregiver perception of sexuality of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the caregiver perception of agency support for sex education, and their perception of their ability to participate in a sex education program designed specifically for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.