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Developmentally Tailored Sex Ed

By using visual learning, repeated reinforcement, and developmentally appropriate communication to teach sexuality education, individuals with developmental disabilities gain essential knowledge and skills for safety and independence, because aligning content with developmental age while maintaining age-appropriate behavioral expectations enhances comprehension and real-world application. This strategy focuses on adapting sexuality education to the cognitive and emotional level of individuals with developmental disabilities, using tools like visual aids and reinforced learning to ensure retention. Unlike standard sex education programs, it intentionally separates developmental understanding from chronological age, teaching personal boundaries and social expectations in ways that promote autonomy and reduce vulnerability.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Engage volunteers and offer community programs CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR
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    Offers weekly in-clinic volunteer shifts, provides Pet Therapy services through volunteer involvement, hosts community-building clinic events, and runs 8-week Adaptive Recreation programs for patients and families.
  • Offer educational resources CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR
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    Provides downloadable PDF resources on sexuality education for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Offer outpatient behavioral health services CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR
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    Provides outpatient behavioral health services including BCBA, LMSW/LCSW, Psychology, Neuropsychology, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, and Family Support Services.
  • Offer patient support and accessibility services CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR
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    Provides bilingual Spanish-speaking staff and providers, offers translation services for all languages, allows penalty-free rescheduling of appointments, and provides access to the MyChart patient portal for appointment scheduling and medical records requests.
  • Offer patient support services CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR
    direct service
    Offers penalty-free rescheduling of appointments, provides bilingual Spanish-speaking staff and translation services for all languages, and offers access to the MyChart patient portal for appointment scheduling and medical records requests.
  • Operate specialized clinics for complex conditions CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR
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    Operates specialized clinics such as a Cleft Care team, an Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) clinic, and a Sickle Cell Clinic to manage specific complex medical conditions in children, providing comprehensive care, referrals, and ongoing management.
  • Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR
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    Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy for children with complex medical needs, addressing weight and feeding concerns, food allergies, digestive issues, and enteral tube feeding.
  • Provide adaptive recreation and community programs CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR
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    Runs 8-week Adaptive Recreation programs for patients and families, provides Pet Therapy services, and hosts community-building clinic events involving volunteers.
  • Provide comprehensive pediatric medical and dental care CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR
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    Operates a comprehensive medical home offering over 25 medical and dental specialty clinics, primary care, behavioral health, and therapy services for children, adhering to national standards for safe and quality patient care. Services include laboratory, radiology, and specialized clinics for conditions like Cleft Care, Cochlear Implants, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, and Sickle Cell.
  • Provide comprehensive pediatric medical and dental specialty care CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR
    direct service
    Operates a comprehensive medical home offering over 25 medical and dental specialty clinics, primary care, behavioral health, and therapy services for children, adhering to national standards for safe and quality patient care.
  • Provide educational resources CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR
    direct service
    Provides downloadable PDF resources on sexuality education for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Provide integrated therapy services CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR
    direct service
    Provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, and nutrition services in an integrated care setting, including hearing assessment, hearing aid dispensing, and cochlear implant support.
  • Provide laboratory and radiology services CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR
    direct service
    Provides laboratory and radiology services Monday through Friday during business hours.
  • Provide pediatric behavioral health services CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR
    direct service
    Offers outpatient behavioral health services including BCBA, LMSW/LCSW, Psychology, Neuropsychology, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, and Family Support Services.
  • Provide pediatric therapy services CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR
    direct service
    Offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, and nutrition services in an integrated care setting, including hearing assessment, hearing aid dispensing, and Medical Nutrition Therapy for children with complex medical needs.