Developmental Disabilities and Sexuality 101: Live, One Day In-Service Training for Staff

Photo of Katherine McLaughlin teaching a class.

For inquiries about scheduling an in-service training, please contact us via our Contact form here.

For a full description of this workshop, download the PDF here.

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are often left out of the conversation about sexuality, almost as if they are incapable of having thoughts, feelings, and needs. In reality, they too are sexual beings who need information and skills for making healthy decisions about sexuality.

As someone who works with people with I/DD, you may be the most likely person to discuss sexuality with them, or someone with a developmental disability may approach you with questions about sexuality. This workshop will help you become more comfortable talking about this sensitive topic. Throughout the workshop, we’ll discuss what needs to be taught, when best to teach it, and how to help people with I/DD have safe and satisfying relationships.

Participants will:
Gain knowledge about sexuality and specific issues for people with I/DD.
Explore our own values and attitudes regarding sexuality and people with I/DD.
Explore ways to communicate one-on-one about sexuality with people with I/DD and their parents/guardians.
Agenda for Day One:
8:30-4:00
Introduction/warm-up
What is Sexuality?
Messages about Sexuality
Sexual Development and Disability
Values and Attitudes
Working one-on-one
Answering questions and Responding to Behaviors
Working with Parents/Guardians
Wrap-up and Evaluation
This in-service training is for:

Staff who are interested in learning about sexuality and supporting people with developmental disabilities to lead sexually healthy lives.

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