Abstract Parents are often responsible for educating their child about sexuality and relationships, yet many parents may not be aware of the sexuality-related topics to teach. Sexuality education is critical for children with autism and intellectual disabilities, who are often vulnerable to sexual abuse and other sexual behavior outcomes. Families teaching sexuality can help their child learn about healthy hygiene, interactions, and relationships. The purpose of this study was to implement a brief sexuality education training for parents and caregivers who have children diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism. A Wilcoxon-signed rank test revealed a statistically significant change in parents’ (1) attitudes and beliefs, (2) level of communication, and (3) competence to teach sexuality topics following participation in the sexuality education training program. Strategies were provided to assist parents in effectively providing sexuality information to their child with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Educators are urged to increase their awareness of this unmet need and to partner with families to implement strategies that promote the physical, emotional, and social independence of individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities.

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简短的性教育干预对智力和发育障碍儿童父母的有效性

摘要父母通常负责教育孩子有关性和性的知识，但许多父母可能不知道要教与性有关的话题。性教育对于自闭症和智障儿童来说至关重要，他们经常容易遭受性虐待和其他性行为后果。进行性教育的家庭可以帮助他们的孩子了解健康的卫生，互动和关系。这项研究的目的是对有孩子被诊断患有智力和发育障碍（包括自闭症）的父母和照顾者进行简短的性教育培训。Wilcoxon签署的等级测试显示，父母（1）的态度和信念，（2）沟通水平，（3）参加性教育培训计划后具有教授性话题的能力。提供了一些策略，以帮助父母为有智力和发育障碍的孩子有效地提供性信息。敦促教育者提高对这一未得到满足的需求的认识，并与家人合作实施战略，以促进自闭症和智障人士的身体，情感和社会独立性。