Relationship Building & Sexual Awareness for Kids with Autism: S.T.A.R.S 2 [Paperback]

Educate school age children and build their self-esteem so they can make informed choices!STARS 2is an adapted version of the originalSTARSguidebook that is focused on school-aged children. TheSTARS 2model concentrates on four areas: Understanding Relationships, Social Skills Training, Sexual Awareness, and Assertiveness with the goals of promoting positive sexuality and preventing sexual abuse. Assessment tools help identify the strengths and needs of each individual, and then the activities can be catered to address specific needs.

Section 1: IntroductionHow to Use This BookWhy Sexuality Education?Misbeliefs and Facts about Sexuality and Youth with Developmental DisabilitiesSection 2: STARS 2 ModelContent Areas and GoalsAssessing the Needs of the Child, or Figuring Out What to TeachGuidelines for Parents and Support ProvidersGuidelines for TrainingSection 3: Understanding RelationshipsSection 4: Social InteractionSection 5: Sexual AwarenessSection 6: AssertivenessSection 7: AppendixSample Letters to Parent or Guardian1a. Sample Letter to Parent or Guardian Describing Sexuality Education Program1b. Sample Letter to Parent or Guardian about RelationshipsGlossaryResourcesExpressions (Faces)Male and Female DrawingsMe and My World ScrapbookPublicity Campaign targeting autism/parenting/education outlets including more than 200 non-profit and regional groups affiliated with the Autism Society of America and other organizations, and over 300 individual schools and universitiesNational print publicity campaignOn-line promotion targeting autism/parenting/education Web masters, bloggers, and on-line reviewersAds and articles in Autism Aspergers Digest and Sensory Focus