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Relationships & Sexuality References & Resources (for young adults 16+)
Developed by Susan Labhard, MSN, RN Transitions Nurse Specialist, Shriners Hospital for Children
Youth with Physical Disabilities
Basso, M.J. (2003). The Underground Gui de to Teenage Sexuality (2nd Edition). Minneapolis, MN: Fairview
Press. ISBN 978-1-57749-131-6
Ducharme, S.H., & Gill, K.M. (1997). Sexuality After Spinal Cord Injury: Answers to Your Questions.
Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. ISBN 1-55766-265-7
Gray, J. (1992). Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. New York, NY: Harper Collins Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 0-06-016848-X
Haseltine, F.P., Cole, S.S., Gray, D.B. (1993). Reproductive Issues for Persons with Physical Disabilities.
Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. ISBN 1-55766-111-1
Kaufman, M., Silverberg, C., Odette, F. (2007). The Ultimate Guide to Sex & Disability: For All of Us Who
Live with Disabilities, Chronic Back Pain & Illness. San Francisco, CA: Cleis Press. ISBN 13:9781573441766
Kriegsman, K., Zaslow, E., D'Zmura-Rechsteiner, J. (1992). Taking Charge: Teenager Talk About Life &
Physical Disabilities. Woodbine House, Inc. ISBN 0-933149-46-8
Kroll, K., & Klein, E. (2001). Enabling Romance: A Guide to Love, Sex, and Relationships for People with
Disabilities (and the People who Care About Them). No Limits Communications, P.O. Box 220, Horsham, PA
19044. ISBN 0-9712842-0-2
Krotoski, D.M., Nosek, M.A., & Turk, M.A. (1996). Women with Physical Disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H.
Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. ISBN 1-55766-234-7
Labhard, S., Laird, C., Linroth, R., O'Connor, R.C., Jones, J., & Jones, G., Peterson, P., Stigall, C. (2010). Sexuality
and Spina Bilida. Washington, DC: Spina Bifida Association. )www.spinabifidaassociation.org (1-800) 621-3141
Ludwig, S., & Hingsburger, D. (1993). Being Sexual: An Illustrated Series on Sexuality and
Relationships- Teaching Manual (Number 17). Toronto, Ontario, Canada: SIECCAN.
Macavinta, C. & Pluym, A.V. (2005). Respect: A Girl's Guide to Getting Respect & Dealing When Your Line is
Crossed. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing Inc. ISBN 1-57542-177-I
Schover, L.R. (1997). Sexuality and Fertility After Cancer. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN 0-47118194-3
Stanley, D.A. (2003). Sexual Health Information for Teens. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, Inc. ISBN 0-7808-0445-7
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Relationships & Sexuality References & Resources (for young adults 16+)
Developed by Susan Labhard, MSN, RN Transitions Nurse Specialist, Shriners Hospital for Children
Youth with developmental, Intellectual &.or Physical Disabilities
Allen, John D. (2003). Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender People with Developmental Disabilities
and Mental Retardation. Binghamton, NY: Harrington Park Press. ISBN 1-56023-396-6
Baker, J. (2006). The Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons,
Inc. ISBN 10: 1-932565-35-3. Phone: (1-800) 489-0727
Couwenhoven, T. (2007). Teaching Children with Down Svndrome about Their Bodies, Boundaries, and
Sexuality. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, Inc. ISBN 978-189062733-1
Drury, J., Hutchinson, L., & Wright, J. (2000). Holding On, Letting Go: Sex, Sexuality and People with
Learning Disabilities. London, England: Souvenir Press Ltd, ISBN 0285-63578-6
Duke, M., Nowicki, Jr. S. & Martin, E. (1996). Teaching Your Child the Language of Social Success. Atlanta,
GA: Peachtree Publishers, LTD. ISBN 1-56145-126-6
Dunn, J. (2004). Children's Friendships: The Beginnings of Intimacy. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing.
ISBN 1-4051-1448-7
Elman, N.M. & Kennedy-Moore, E. (2003). The Unwritten Rules of Friendship: Simple Strategies to Help
Your Child Make Friends. Boston, MA: Little, Brown & Co. ISBN 0-316-91730-3
Frankel, F. (1996). Good Friends are Hard to Find: Help Your Child Find, Make and Keep Friends. Los
Angeles, CA: Perspective Publishing. ISBN 0-9622036-7-X
Griffiths, D., Quinsey, V. & Hingsburger, D. (1989). Changing Inappropriate Sexual Behavior: A
Community- Based Approach for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Baltimore: P.H. Brookes
Publishing Co. ISBN 1557660093
Henault, I. (2006). Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley
Publishers. ISBN 1-84310-189-0
Hendrickx, S. (2008). Love, Sex & Long-Term Relationships: What People with Asperger
Syndrome Really Really Want. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. 987-1-84310605-0
Hingsburger, D. (1998). Do? Be? Do? What to Teach & How to Teach People with Developmental
Disabilities. Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada: Diverse City Press Inc. ISBN 1-896230-10-5
Hingsburger, D. (1990). i t o I. Self-Concept & People with Developmental Disabilities. Mountville,
PA: VIDA Publishing.
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Relationships & Sexuality References & Resources (for young adults 16+)
Developed by Susan Labhard, MSN, RN Transitions Nurse Specialist, Shriners Hospital for Children
Hingsburger, D. (1995). Just Say Know! Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada: Diverse City Press Inc. ISBN J896230-00-8
Kriegsman, K., Zaslow, E., D'Zmura-Rechsteiner, J. (1992). Taking Charge: Teenagers Talk About Life &
Physical Disabilities. Woodbine House, Inc. ISBN 0-933149-46-8
Lavoie, R. (2005). It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. ISBN-13:
978-0-7432-5463-2
Lawson, W. (2005). Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley
Publishers. ISBN 1-84310-284-6
Meadours, J. (2006). Healthy Relationships and Safe Sex. (Available from Human Services Research
Ins!, 7420 SW Bridgeport Rd., Suite #210; Portland, OR 97224). Phone: (503) 924-3783 x10
Michelle, L. (1995). How Kids Make Friends. Buffalo Grove, IL: Freedom Publishing Co. ISBN 09638152-1-0
Moss, K. & Blaha, R. (2001). Introduction to Sexuality Education for Individuals Who Are DeafBlind and Significantly Developmentally Delayed. (From DB-Link, 345 N. Monmouth Ave.,
Monmouth, OR 97361).
Newport, J. & Newport, M. (2002). Autism-Asperger's & Sexuality: Puberty and Beyond. Arlington,
TX; Future Horizons, Inc. ISBN 1-885-477880. Toll-free: 1-800-489-0727
Nowicki, Jr. S. & Duke, M.P. (1999). Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit ln. Atlanta, GA: Peachtree
Publishers, Ltd. ISBN 1-56145-025-1
Ramey, E.M. & Ramey J.J. (2008). Autistics' Guide to Dating. Philadelphia, PA: Thomson-Shore, Inc. ISBN
978-1-84310-881-8
Rubin, K.H. (2003). The Friendship Factor. New York, NY: Penguin Putnam Inc. ISBN 0-14200189-9
Schwier, K.M., & Hingsburger, D. (2000). Sexuality: Your Sons and Daughters with Intellectual
Disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. ISBN 1-55766-428-5
Strong, Safe & Free Curriculum for Teaching Safe Interaction & Healthy Relationships along with
Self-Defense for Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Contact Elly Maloney, Self-Defense
Program Coordinator, Sexual Assault Support Services. Phone: (541) 484-9791 x319 or self-defense
(wsass-lane.org.)
Walker-Hirsch, L. (2007). The Facts of Life...and More. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brooks Publishing
Co. ISBN 13:978-1-55766-714-4
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Relationships & Sexuality References & Resources (for young adults 16+)
Developed by Susan Labhard, MSN, RN Transitions Nurse Specialist, Shriners Hospital for Children
Sexuality Resources
AIDS Hotline: (1-800) CDC-INFO or (1-800) 232-4636 (Resource for questions related to HIV & AIDS
prevention).
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT): P.O. Box 1960,
Ashland, VA 23005-1960. Phone: (804) 752-0026. www.aasect.org (lists counselors by state or country---and
info on gay, transgender issues, etc.).
Condom Resources/Information: www.condomavc.corT); www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
Good Vibrations: 1210 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. Phone: 1-800-289-8423 (e-mail:
www.goodvibes.cgm}. "Retail store & sex product catalog with a classy touch" per: Kroll & Klein.
Int’l Professional Surrogates Association: http://sunoga. 12<ef."JJ\'.org/referrals-2/
National Child Abuse Hotline: Phone: Child Help: 1-800-4-A-CHILD.
National Coalition to Support Sexuality Education (NCSSE). c/o SIECUS, 1706 R Street, NW, Washington,
DC 20009. Phone (202) 265-2405. www.ncssc.org.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY). Box 1492, Washington, DC
20013. Phone 1-800-695-0285. www.nichcy.org.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association: 245 Concord Avenue, Suite 29, Cambridge, MA 02138.
Phone: 617-441-8500.
National Spinal Cord Injury Hotline: 2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. Phone: 1-800-526-3456.
New Mobility: No Limits Communications, P.O. Box 220, Horsham, PA 19044. Phone: 1-888-850-0344 (email: www.newmobility.com). Information on disability lifestyle, culture & resources (i.e., bimonthly column on
sexuality and the magazine's annual "Sex, Wheels & Relationships" issue). Contact the New Mobility Bookstore
for Sexuality After Spinal Cord Injury and Women With Physical Disabilities plus other references on sexuality.
Phone: 1-800-543-4116. ??Questions??: Send to "Love Bites" section.
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER Center, Inc.): 8161 Normandale Blvd.,
Minneapolis, MN 55437. Phone: (952) 838-9000. www.pacer.org.
Planned Parenthood: Nat'! Headquarters, 810 7'h Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Phone: 1-800-829-7732 or 1800-230-PLAN (Local Info. consult the Telephone Directory "Business" section).
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Relationships & Sexuality References & Resources (for young adults 16+)
Developed by Susan Labhard, MSN, RN Transitions Nurse Specialist, Shriners Hospital for Children
Puberty Education for Students with Special Needs (A Girl's/Bov's Guide to Growing Up & A
Girl's/Boy's Guide to Pubertv and Personal Safety): Available from MarshMedia (1-800-821-3303) or
www.Marshmedia.com
Sex Information and Education Counsel of the United States (SIECUS): 130 West 42nd Street, Suite 350,
New York, New York 10036-7802. Phone (212) 819-9770. www.siecus.org.
Sexual Health Network, Inc.: www.sexualhealth.com
Sexuality Education for Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Planned Parenthood of Northern New
England and Green Mountain Self-Advocates. By: K. McLaughlin, K. Topper, & J. Lindert. Order: Phone (1800) 488-9638. If interested in being trained on how to use this curriculum or another topic related to sexuality
and disabilities, you can contact Katherine McLaughlin at 603-352-0934 or katherin@ppnne.m:g
Spina Bifida Association of America: 4590 Mac Arthur Boulevard NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 200074226. Phone: 1-800-621-3141. www.SBAA.org. Preparations: Becoming an Adult Living Successfully with
Spina Bifida http://www.sbpreparation s.org/
Spinal Network. Nine Lives Press, P.O. Box 220, Horsham, PA 19044. Toll Free (1-888) 850-0344, ext. 109
(Fax 215-675-9376). ISBN 0-9715223-0-8
Strong, Safe & Free Curriculum for Teaching Safe Interaction & Healthy Relationships along with SelfDefense for Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Contact Elly Maloney, Self-Defense Program
Coordinator, Sexual Assault Support Services. Phone: (541) 484-9791 x319 or selfdefense@sass-lane.org.
The Disability Rag: Avocado Press, Box 145, Louisville, KY 40201. Phone: (502) 459-5343.
Wiegerink, D. (201 0).
Romantic Relationships & Sexual Experiences of Adolescents and Young Adults with Cerebral Palsy.
Erasmus University, Optima grafische Communicatie, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. ISBN 978-908559-129-0
Media
Doin’ It & Beyond Disability: The Fe Fe Stories: Sex, Disability, Videotape (Video/DVD)
http://www.beyondmedia.org/catalogue.html
Gaby, A True Story: Movie about young woman with cerebral palsy. http://www.amaz.on.com.
I am A Beautiful Person-Sexuality & Me: Video for Parents of Teens with Disabilities. Pacer Center, Inc.
(952) 838-9000 or www.Pacer.org
No! How!!: Film by people with disabilities aimed at others with disabilities-discussing disability, teaching
boundaries & body parts. Diverse City Press, Inc. www.diverse-city.com
Puberty Education for Students with Special Needs: A Girl's/Boy's Guide to Growing Up & A
Girl's/Bov's Guide to Puberty and Personal Safety-Available from MarshMedia (1-800-821-3303) or
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Relationships & Sexuality References & Resources (for young adults 16+)
Developed by Susan Labhard, MSN, RN Transitions Nurse Specialist, Shriners Hospital for Children
www.Marshmedia.com
(Sex)abled: Disability Uncensored-URL: http://sexsmarttilms.com/free-videos/sex-abled-disabilityuncensored. Available from: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr'lcmd= s-xclick&hosted button
id=9377362 or contact Ama.Hoff @gmail.com
Sex, Lies & The Truth: Focus on the Family Films about Relationships and STD's. http://www.amazon.com
Take Care Down There: Video Clips for Young Adults on STD's from Planned
Parenthood. www. takecaredownthere.olJi
The Ethics of Touch: Establishing & Maintaining appropriate boundaries in service to people with
developmental disabilities. Diverse City Press, Inc. ISBN 1-896230-12-1 www.diyerse-city.com
The Whole Truth: An abuse Prevention Programme for People with Intellectual Disabilities. (Booklet &
DVD). Diverse City Press Inc. ISBN 1-896230-29-6 www.diverse-city.com
Under Cover Dick: Teaching men with disabilities about condom use through understanding--discussion on
disease & disease transmission in a concrete way. (Booklet & DVD). Diverse City Press Inc. ISBN 1-89623004-4 www.diverse- citv.com
Young Adult Websites:
Website about internet chat rooms and safety www.chatdanger.com
AbilityOnline-Internet Community: www.ablelink.org
Disabled Friends Portal: www.disabledfriends.com
Like It Is: www.likeitis.org
Youth Center-Youth Living with Disabilities: www.alyouthinfo.org
Youthhood-Support for Teens: http:/ /youthhood.org/youthhood/index.asp
Dating Websites
**Safety Tip: It is very important to be careful when meeting someone-especially on line! Don't use your personal email or give out your full name, address or phone number or any other personal information until you get to know the
person and have checked that they are safe. If you agree to meet, be sure it is with a friend in a public place that you
know. Tell somebody where you are going & when you will be back & take your cell phone with you in case of an
emergency. No one assumes liability if you pursue these websites-pursue at your own risk.
http://www. dateable. org
http://www .dawn-disabled.dating.com
http://www.disability -dating.com
http://www.disabl eddatingclub.com
http://www.disabledpassions.com
http://www.ebarmony.com
http://www.enablelove.com
http: //www.lovebyrd. com
http: //www.match. com/
http://www.meetup.com
http://www.personals.yahoo.com
http://www.specialsinglesonline.com line.com
http://www.tall.org
http://www.whispers4u.com
Updated 9/12 Susan Labhard, MSN, RN· Shriners Hospital for Children-Portland, Oregon
**Please notify slabhard@shrinenetorq of any changes to above information