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For people with Down syndrome, family members, caregivers and professionals.
February 2025 | Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L - Occupational Therapist, Adult Down Syndrome Center
Articles and Webinar Recordings
Visuals and Videos
Disability Inclusive Sexual Health Network Resources (SexEdVA)
Healthy Relationships Handbook (The Arc of Minnesota)
Healthy Relationships Workbook (The Arc of Spokane)
Healthy Understanding of Our Bodies (The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham)
Planet Puberty (Family Planning NSW)
The Healthy Bodies Toolkit (Vanderbilt Kennedy Center)
Women's Health and What Every Woman Should Know (Rowan Integrated Special Needs Center)
Women's Health Resources (Kentucky Inclusive Health Collaborative)
Your Sexual Health Toolkit (Project Shine)
In My Voice: Sexual Self-Advocacy Video (Institute on Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago)
Puberty and Sex Education Videos (Amaze.org)
Sex Ed for People with I/DD Videos (National Council on Independent Living)
Sex Ed for Self-Advocates (Organization for Autism Research)
Understanding Me: Sexual Healthcare Doctor Visit for Women Video (Special Olympics Arizona)
Boyfriends & Girlfriends: A Guide to Dating for People with Disabilities (Terri Couwenhoven)
Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about Their Bodies, Boundaries, and Sexuality (Terri Couwenhoven)
What Is Sex?: A Guide for People with Autism, Special Educational Needs, and Disabilities (Kate Reynolds)
We offer a variety of resources for people with Down syndrome, their families and caregivers and the professionals who care for and work with them. Search our collection of articles, webinars, videos, and other educational materials.
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Please note: The information on this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for a medical, psychiatric, mental health, or behavioral evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment plan by a qualified professional. We recommend you review the educational material with your health providers regarding the specifics of your health care needs.