Why do people with mental retardation need sexuality education?

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Sexuality education is very important for mentally retarded individuals because they are at a greater risk of sexual abuse than normal individuals. While educating these individuals, it is necessary to determine what they are able to comprehend and small groups should be given short sessions using different techniques and simple language. The parents of disabled individuals should understand the need for sex education and teach their children how to express their sexuality in a socially acceptable way. Anatomical awareness, moral standards and social information are the main components of sex education.

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Comprehensive sexuality education for children and youth with disabilities

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It is very important to give sexuality education to individuals with mental or physical disabilities because they are neither asexual nor unlikely to marry and have children. Sexuality education can decrease the risk of sexual abuse. The type of disability determines the way the information should be presented. It is necessary that the individuals develop interpersonal skills and self-esteem. This process is life-long and requires open discussions of the disabled individuals with their parents and caretakers.

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Special education meets sexuality education: a teacher's perspective

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The new generation of educated disabled individuals require special education for social and sexual competence. This special education involves knowledge about personal care and function of the genitals, developing self-esteem and relations, making one's wants apparent and awareness and access to society. Special education has helped the disabled become a part of society and avoid sexual abuse. The main points of special sexuality education are discussed.

Analysis, Special education

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