The Birds and the Bees

If you’re looking for information on human sexuality and Autism Spectrum Disorders, then The Birds and the Bees is the place to go.  This website is designed to provide information to parents, professionals, and self-advocates on how to teach human sexuality to individuals with special needs with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders.  It also […]

S.T.A.R.S.: A Social Skills Training Guide for Teaching Assertiveness, Relationship Skills, and Sexual Awareness

S.T.A.R.S.: A Social Skills Training Guide for Teaching Assertiveness, Relationship Skills, and Sexual Awareness by Susan Heighway & Susan Webster (XSS Heigh 2008) Educate young adults and build their self-esteem so they can make informed choices! Specially designed for teaching adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities, the STARS model focuses on four areas: Understanding Relationships, […]

Intimate Relationships and Sexual Health

Intimate Relationships and Sexual Health by Catherine Davies, Med, MSc, CPsychol, LMHC, and Melissa Dubie MS. (XAT Davie 2012) This book is a frank, up-to-date resource on sexuality tailored to the unique characteristics of high-functioning adolescents and adults on the spectrum. The curriculum comes complete with lessons, activities, handouts, resources, and more. The accompanying CD […]

Sexuality Education for Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities

Sexuality Education for Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities  by DiAnn Baxley and Anna Zendell. (XAT Braxle 2005instr) This is an instructional manual for parents or caregiver and individuals with developmental disabilities.  It is the companion to “Sexuality Across the Lifespan” (XAT Baxle 2005life).  Download the PDF for free here.

Sexuality Across the Lifespan

Sexuality Across the Lifespan  by DiAnn Baxley and Anna Zendell. (XAT Baxle 2005life) This is an instructional guide for parents/caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities.  Downloaded from .  Manual is also available (XAT Baxle 2005instr). You can download the PDF version of this book for free here.

The Facts of Life…and More

The Facts of Life…and More  by Leslie Walker-Hirsch. (XAT Walke 2007) The volume enables professionals to support people with intellectual disabilities in making decisions regarding their sexuality. The first section of the book explores the relationship between special education and sexuality education. The second section discusses sexuality and intellectual disability as a cultural phenomenon. Section […]

Making Sense of Sex

Making Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex and Relationships for People with Asperger’s Syndrome  By Sarah Attwood. (XAT Attwo 2008) This book describes developments in both the male and female body, and explains how to maintain hygiene and personal care, and to promote general good health. The author examines emotional changes, including […]

The “What’s happening to My Body” Book for Boys

The “What’s happening to My Body” Book for Boys, Revised Third Edition (What’s Happening to My Body?) by Lynda Madaras. (XAT Madar 2007 boy) This book features detailed coverage, in age-appropriate language, of the body’s changing size and shape, the growth spurt, the reproductive organs, voice changes, romantic and sexual feelings, puberty in the opposite […]

The “What’s Happening to My Body” Book for Girls

The “What’s Happening to My Body” Book for Girls, Revised Third Edition (What’s Happening to My Body?) by Lynda Madaras. (XAT Madar 2007 girl) This book features detailed coverage, in age-appropriate language, of the body’s changing size and shape, the growth spurt, the reproductive organs, the menstrual cycle, romantic and sexual feelings, puberty in the […]

It’s Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing up, Sex, and Sexual Health

It’s Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing up, Sex, and Sexual Health by Robie H. Harris. (XAT Harri 2004) This book is organized into several sections and addresses the basics of various ‘sex’ topics: sex and sexuality, physiology, puberty, the ‘scientific’ side of reproduction, health issues, and family life. The discussion is both frank and appropriate; […]