Description
Book SynopsisIn the Revised 2nd Edition of The Original S.T.A.R.S Guidebook, added information is incorporated about sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural diversity, cyber security and new resources.Otherwise, both editions have the same focus and goals for teaching sexuality education. Specially designed for teaching adolescents and adults with a broad range of disabilities, the STARS model in both editions has a focus on four areas: Understanding Relationships, Social Interaction, Sexual Awareness and Assertiveness. The goals of the guidebooks are to promote positive sexuality and preventing sexual abuse. Assessment tools in the guidebooks can be used to identify the strengths and needs of each individual and the activities can be catered to address specific needs.
Trade ReviewA consumable textbook on human sexuality, this newly revised and updated edition of "The Original S.T.A.R.S. Guidebook for Older Teens and Adults: A Social Skills Training Guide for Teaching Assertiveness, Relationship Skills and Sexual Awareness" by the team of Susan Heighway and Susan Kidd Webster is especially and unreservedly recommended as a high school and college Human Sexuality curriculum textbook."—
Midwest Book ReviewTable of Contents
- Section 1: Introduction
- How to Use This Book
- Why Sexuality Education?
- Misbeliefs and Facts about Sexuality and Youth with Developmental
- Disabilities
- Section 2: STARS Model
- Content Areas and Goals
- Assessing the Needs of the Child, or “Figuring Out What To Teach
- Guidelines for Parents and Support Providers
- Guidelines for Training
- Section 3: Understanding Relationships
- Section 4: Social Interaction
- Section 5: Sexual Awareness
- Section 6: Assertiveness
- Section 7: Appendix
- Sample Letters to Parent or Guardian
- Glossary
- Resources
- Expressions (Faces)
- Male and Female Drawings
- Me and My World Scrapbook
