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Navigating Cultural and Religious Considerations in Autism and Sex Education

Sex and sexuality has always been a sensitive topic for people and especially so for those who work with individuals on the spectrum. The uncomfortable nature of the matter is what makes behavior analysts both inexperienced as well as in a crucial role to teach sexuality. Influenced by culture that made it a topic that shouldn’t be discussed in polite company, sexuality is far more than just sex but also focuses on the social and relationship aspect and must be taught as such.

In today's episode of Operant Innovations, host Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, welcomes sex education expert Landa Fox, BCBA, CSHE, to discuss how behavior analysts can get started in the field of sex education. Landa shares her specialized knowledge by answering frequently asked questions about sex education.

New Episode of Operant Innovations!Join Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, as she sits down with Dr. Peter Gerhardt, EdD, and Dr. Jess Cauchi, PhD, BCBA-D, CPBA-AP, R.B.A. (Ont) for an essential discussion on meaningful sex education.

“I think having 50 million students as a target for impact is by definition a socially important setting.” Ronnie Detrich, PhD

Contact us for group and customized options Sexuality on the Spectrum SeriesAbstractHuman sexuality is complex.

This course introduces how the Pyramid Approach in education can be beneficial for learners with autism or related developmental disabilities. The Pyramid Approach describes how to create an effective learning environment through the applications of data collection and data analysis. It systematically implements key elements from applied behavior analysis emphasizing functional communication.

Tactical Strategies for Teaching Sexual Health to Neurodiverse Students

When practiced most effectively and ethically, special education is also characterized by the use of research-based teaching methods, the application of which is guided by direct and frequent measures of student performance. William Heward, EdD, BCBA-D

 “More than 50% of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder spend at least 2 days per week in regular classrooms. Today, 1 in 3 students with Autism Spectrum Disorder are included in the regular classroom for the entire day.” William L. Heward, EdD, BCBA-D

Contact us for group and customized options Sexuality on the Spectrum SeriesAbstractIn this course, Amy Gravino delves into the personal experiences of an autistic woman to provide valu

As we end 2020, we want to make sure that we are going into 2021 with intention. Make sure that we are setting ourselves up for success.

 … but to have serious, open, honest discussion about human sexuality, it’s something most of us would rather not do. Peter F. Gerhardt, EdD

Interdisciplinary teams devise and implement educational plans for children with special learning challenges. Sometimes, these involve a behavior analyst. Whether you are a behavior analyst thinking about working in schools, currently working in schools, or working alongside a school’s behavior analyst, you know schools have teams of several people who contribute to each child’s education plan.