The Original S.T.A.R.S. Guidebook for Older Teens and Adults A Social Skills Training Guide for Teaching Assertiveness, Relationship Skills and Sexual Awareness

Webster, Susan, Heighway, Susan

ISBN 10: 1949177890 / ISBN 13: 9781949177893

Published by 0, 2022

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Synopsis:

In the Revised 2nd Edition of The Original S.T.A.R.S Guidebook, learn all the new information about sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural diversity, cyber security and helpful new resources.

The assessment tools in the guidebook can be
used to identify the strengths and needs of each individual and the activities
can be catered to address specific needs.

The STARS model is specially designed for
teaching adolescents and adults with a broad range of disabilities, four important
areas:

Understanding Relationships

Social Interaction

Sexual Awareness

Assertiveness

The goal of the STARS guidebooks is to promote
positive sexuality and prevent sexual abuse.

About the Author: Susan M Heighway, MS, RN, is an emerita clinical professor with the University Center for Excellence in Disabilities, Waisman Center and School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since 1985, Ms. Heighway and Ms. Webster have both worked in sexual abuse prevention and sexuality education for people with developmental disabilities. They have provided consultation to community agencies, presented at conferences, and conducted workshops on the local state and national levels on the areas of sexuality and sexual abuse.

Susan Kidd Webster, MSSW, is an emerita faculty with the School of Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since 1985, Ms. Heighway and Ms. Webster have both worked in sexual abuse prevention and sexuality education for people with developmental disabilities. They have provided consultation to community agencies, presented at conferences, and conducted workshops on the local state and national levels on the areas of sexuality and sexual abuse.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Original S.T.A.R.S. Guidebook for Older ...
Publisher: 0
Publication Date: 2022
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New
Edition: 2nd Edition