Research
At The Center For Sexuality Education, we strongly focus on evidence-based practices.
Below is a list of relevant research and resources.
Articles
Blanchett, W. J., & Wolfe, P. S. (2002). A review of sexuality education curricula: Meeting the sexuality education needs of individuals with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 27(1), 43-57.
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Ostryn, C., Wolfe, P. S., & Wertalik, J. L. (2023). Implementation of functional behavior assessments for individuals with developmental disabilities exhibiting sexually inappropriate behaviors. International Journal on Social and Education Sciences (IJonSES), 5(3), 435- 451.
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Wolfe, P. S. (1997). The influence of personal values on issues of sexuality and disability. Sexuality and disability, 15(2), 69-90.
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Wolfe, P. S., Condo, B., & Hardaway, E. (2009). Sociosexuality education for persons with autism spectrum disorders using principles of applied behavior analysis. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(1), 50-61.
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Wolfe, P. S., & Ostryn, C. (2012). Functional Academics. In P. Wehman & J. Kregel (Eds.), Functional Curriculum for Elementary and Secondary Students with Special Needs, Third Edition (pp. 159-194). Pro-Ed, Inc.
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Wolfe, P. S., Wertalik, J. L., Domire Monaco, S., Gardner, S., & Ruiz, S. (2019). Review of sociosexuality curricular content for individuals with developmental disabilities. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 34(3), 153-162.
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Wolfe, P. S., Wertalik, J. L., Monaco, S. D., & Gardner, S. (2019). Review of curricular features of socio-sexuality curricula for individuals with developmental disabilities. Sexuality and Disability, 37(3), 315-327.
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