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2006
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National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
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Using the Problem-Antecedent-Consequences-Solution Curriculum to Improve Socio-Sexual Decision-Making of Students on the Autism Spectrum

  • Dr. Pamela S. Wolfe (Author) The Pennsylvania State University image/svg+xml
    Pamela S. Wolfe is an Associate Professor of Special Education in the Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education in the College of Education at The Pennsylvania State University. She has been involved in special education for over 30 years, both as a teacher and researcher in higher education. At Penn State, she is the director of the Professional Development Certificate in ASD. Her research interests include instructional strategies for individuals with severe disabilities and advocacy for individuals with ASD.
  • Dr. Muhammed A. Karal (Author) Sinop University, Faculty of Education image/svg+xml
    Muhammed A. Karal is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Sinop University, Turkey. He received his MS and Ph.D. in the Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education in the College of Education at The Pennsylvania State University. His research interests include effective instructional methods for teaching individuals with developmental disabilities, social interaction, school-to-work transition for students with disabilities, and teacher education.
  • Dr. Jonte C. Taylor (Author) The Pennsylvania State University
    Jonte’ C. Taylor is an Associate Professor of Special Education in the Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education in the College of Education at The Pennsylvania State University. He taught for approximately 10 years with various populations from PreK to Adults in settings ranging from inclusive classrooms to residential treatment facilities. His research interests include science education for students with disabilities, evaluating innovative classroom practices, and bullying issues for students with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.555
Abstract
Sexuality education is an essential part of a comprehensive curriculum for individuals with disabilities as emerging adults. Lack of socio-sexuality education for individuals with disabilities has been linked to limited resources and training for teachers/personnel, and restrictive attitudes. The present study examined the effectiveness of the Problem-Antecedent-Consequences-Solution (PACS) curriculum to teach socio-sexuality skills for a group of adolescent students on the autism spectrum. Results indicated that four areas of flirting, using the stall, entering the bathroom, and passing gas resulted in significant differences for the participants. The curriculum showed promise for permitting adolescent students on the spectrum access to important socio-sexuality information that might promote self-advocacy skills and protection from abuse.
Keywords
Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Decision Making, Interpersonal Competence, Program Effectiveness, Sex Education
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Wolfe, P. S., Karal, M. A., & Taylor, J. C. (2024). Using the Problem-Antecedent-Consequences-Solution Curriculum to Improve Socio-Sexual Decision-Making of Students on the Autism Spectrum. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 19(2), 131-145. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.555

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