Talking With Your Kids: Developmental Disability and Sexuality
An Engaging Online Course to Help Parents Bridge the Gap
Feel More Comfortable and Confident When Discussing Sexuality With Your Children
Talking with your children about sexuality can be a difficult task. As parents and guardians, we often worry that talking about sexuality gives permission and wonder whether our children can actually have safe, satisfying relationships.
We get it, and we’re here to help.
This 4-module online course offers you a nuts-and-bolts approach to discussing sexuality and responding to behaviors. Like so many other parents/guardians who’ve completed this course, you’ll come away feeling more skillful, comfortable, and confident when discussing sexuality with your children.
Buy Now & Start LearningIn this 2-minute video, Katherine McLaughlin shares why she created this course, as well as her #1 tip for parents when discussing sexuality with their children.
The training modules and curriculum that Katherine has designed set the standard for sexual education for individuals with ID/DD. They are straight forward, sensitive, humane, and with compassion.
Benefits of this Online Course
Unlimited Access for You and Your Family
All members of your family can have access to the course – all you need is an internet connection. Buy it once and get unlimited use.
Learn at Home
Learn at your own pace and in the convenience and privacy of your own home.
Easy and Affordable
One easy payment. No travel expenses or time away from your home.
This Course Includes
4 Video Training Modules
High-quality, well-paced learning modules developed by Katherine McLaughlin, an expert in sexuality education.
PDF Downloads of Course Materials
Accompanying PDF versions of training exercises, handouts, and checklists.
Email Support for Your Questions
Email your questions to our support team as you go through the program.
Research Shows Online Learning is More Effective
The U.S. Department of Education recently released a report on the effectiveness of online education. Their meta-analysis found that, on average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction.
Using the Course is Easy
- If you can access the Internet, you can use this course, you don’t have to be tech-savvy.
- Everything you need in one place.
- All the content is available on demand – no waiting for future lessons.
- See your progress as you make your way through the course.
- You can download all the handouts and articles.
- Study at your own pace.
Course Learning Objectives
Understand how sexuality is a normal aspect of growth and development and become more comfortable communicating and creating positive messages for your kids.
Learn about sexual development and issues related to sexuality and developmental disabilities.
Identify barriers to talking about sexuality, examine your own values and attitudes, and explore ways to teach values to your kids.
Gain tips and tools for talking about sexuality, and practice how to answer questions and respond to behaviors.
Here’s What You’ll Learn in Each Module
Welcome Module – Getting Started
This module will help you get comfortable with the online learning format. It will take you through all that you need to navigate the course site successfully.
Module 1 – Building a Health Foundation for Children to Thrive
This module explores how sexuality is a normal part of development. It examines messages we received growing up about sexuality and how those impact our ability to talk about this topic. We will explore how to communicate effectively by creating positive messages to give to our kids.
Module 2 – Sexuality 101
This module teaches Human Sexual Development and the issues regarding sexuality that people with developmental disabilities face. You will gain a better understanding of how to support your child in their sexual development.
Module 3 – Barriers to Being Effective
This module examines the barriers we face in communicating about sexuality. We will explore our own values and attitudes and learn ways to teach values to our kids.
Module 4 – Answer Questions and Respond to Behaviors – Practical Tips and Tools
This module is designed to give you the tools to overcome any barriers you have when addressing this topic. We will explore effective ways to answer questions and respond to behaviors.
Katherine McLaughlin is a dynamic and enthusiastic educator that is willing to tackle the tough topics that many shy away from … I am more than ready to answer the questions our individuals may ask and do so in a well-informed yet easy to understand way.
Buy it Once and Get Unlimited Use
For Parents or Guardians
$47
- Course Includes
- 4 Video Training Modules
- Downloadable Handouts and Articles
- Unlimited Use
- Email Support for Questions
For Agencies/Schools
$97
- Course Includes
- 4 Video Training Modules
- Downloadable Handouts and Articles
- Unlimited Use
- Email Support for Questions
Katherine McLaughlin is a phenomenal trainer full of energy and knowledge. She is skilled at creating an extremely comfortable environment for people to learn about such an important and sensitive topic.
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