1. The Birds and the Bees:
Teaching human sexuality to people with ASD and other
developmental disabilities
Who Should Attend?
Therapists, Social Workers, School Staff, Adult Service Providers,
Parents
Friday, March 16th, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Autism Program Service Center – Rockford, a program of
Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago
1601 Parkview Ave.
Rockford, IL 61107
This workshop is designed to help educators feel more comfortable in teaching sexuality to individuals
with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• introduce comprehensive sexuality education including topics especially important when
teaching individuals with special needs
• help instructors feel comfortable talking and teaching about sexuality
• provide practical information, resources and materials
The style of the workshop is interactive and experiential. Participants should come prepared to discuss
and challenge their own ideas about sexuality education as well as give feedback to the group from
their own experience as an educator. Additionally, there is time to brainstorm solutions for teaching
challenging sexuality topics and answering difficult questions. This workshop is a good introduction for
sexuality educators of all levels.
Speaker: Sarah Curtiss
Sarah Curtiss is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Illinois in Human
Development and Family Studies. Prior to her doctoral program, Sarah worked at
Developmental Services Center for 6 years where she provided individual sexuality
education, trained sexuality educators, chaired the sexuality resource committee and
consulted on the special needs of individuals with developmental and intellectual
disabilities in regards to sexuality. Sarah received training in sexuality education for
individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities from the Planned
Parenthood League of Massachusetts.
Fee: $ 20.00 – includes lunch - 5 CEU’s provided through ISBE and TECC for LCSW, LCPC
$20 extra for CEUs for LCSW, LCPC Payable the day of workshop to TECC
For registration information: Please email ldavie@eastersealschicago.org Or Phone:
815-395-5566 Registration deadline is March 12, 2012.
Consumer stipends are available for self-advocates, parents/guardians and family members of
a person with an intellectual / developmental disabilities through funding from the Illinois
Council on Developmental Disabilities by contacting The Arc of Illinois at thearcofil.org or 815-
464-1832.