Sexual Misconduct in Special Education

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This paper discusses sexual misconduct in special education, based on the writer's personal observations in a special needs classroom and on available literature on the topic. The paper analyzes three articles that address the misconception of what harassment is and is not when dealing with people with exceptional abilities as well as look at how to prevent sexual misconduct as an educator.

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Introduction
Summary
Remedial Plan
Summary and Conclusions

From the Paper:

"Sexual harassment in all avenues of education is an issue to be taken very seriously. No student should feel unsafe or insecure in a place where they are being placed to gain an education. Every student, by the high school age should have the right to understand what sex and sexual harassment is. It has become obvious to me, based on my experience and my reading, that people with developmental disabilities should be judged on a case by case basis, which is very different than the mainstream population. There are certain quirks and burdens that every person must live with, however, those people with developmental disabilities have much more severe hurdles to overcome and compassion is essential."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Lunsky, Y. J., & Konstantareas, M. M. (1998). The Attitudes of Individuals with Autism and Mental Retardation Towards Sexuality. Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 33, 24-33.
• Realmuto, G. M., & Ruble, L. A. (1999). Sexual Behaviors in Autism: Problems of Definition and Management. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 29, 121-127.
• Young, E. L., & Allen, M. (2004). Responding to Sexual Harassment in Special Education Settings. Teaching Exceptional Children, 36, 62-67.

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