Dating & Sexuality

A Course on Sexuality Can Be Helpful

Patrick suggests taking a course on sexuality. He tells how it helped him. He learned a lot about...

An Unhealthy Relationship

Tarek and Linda were dating. Tarek really liked Linda. Sometimes Linda asked Tarek to steal things....

Before Deciding to Get Married… (255.66KB, PDF)

This document talks about things a young couple did before deciding to get married.

Being Careful about Sexual Contact

Alistair was going to spend a week at a resort with a special friend. They had never had sex, but...

Don’t Stay with Someone Who is Violent

Grace had a boyfriend named Kyle. Kyle liked to have his own way. Sometimes, Kyle hit Grace. This...

Finding a Special Friend

Jon met Lacey at a dance. They liked each other and chatted quite a bit. At first, they shared...

Francis and Linda - Boyfriend and Girlfriend for More Than 30 Years

Francis and Linda were very different ages, but they became fast friends. They called each other...

Getting Over a Painful Relationship

Patrick talks about what he does when a special relationship ends. He gives some suggestions that...

Helping your Family Member Understand the Dating Process

Families play an important role in helping their family members with intellectual disabilities make...

Incremental Steps are Okay

Marigold Thompson and others who were in Jonathan’s class wanted Jonathan to come to the Junior...

Lifelong Bonds

Joanne and Allan used to work together. They fell in love and they wanted to get married. Friends...

Meeting on the Internet

Sarah met someone on an internet chat room. The other girl invited Sarah to her home. Sarah agreed....

Patrick Describes His First Romantic Relationship

Patrick talks about his first romantic relationship: how they met and what they liked to do...

Planning Ahead Before Going to a Party

Jeanne was going to a party at Sally’s apartment. She knew Sally sometimes had sex with her...

Resources for Families and Educators on Teaching about Sexuality (136.27KB, PDF)

This document gives you a list of resources that can help you teach young adults with disabilities about sexuality.

Respecting Friends’ Comfort Levels

Rick and Chris were dating. Katie and Nick were dating too. Rick and Chris liked to kiss. Sometimes...

Safety Tips for Women (255.75KB, PDF)

This document links to a website called ConnectAbility.ca. It gives some good advice for keeping safe. It was made for women, but men can use it too. Everyone should follow these safety tips.

Saying “No!” (254.89KB, PDF)

This is a role-playing activity. It will help you practice saying “No!”

Social Boundaries in Different Kinds of Relationships (129.82KB, PDF)

This teaching tool is meant to help explain the different social boundaries that come with relationships of varying intimacy.

Start Early on Inclusion - Break Down Steps

Jonathan’s teacher reflects with his mother and one of his classmate friends on the steps that...


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