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McGrath, M., & Sakellariou, D. (2016). Why has so little progress been made in the practice of occupational therapy in relation to sexuality? American Occupational Therapy Association, 70, 7001360010, doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.017707
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Best Sex Toys & Sexual Positioning Devices for People with Disabilities
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Health Measures
HealthMeasures consists of four precise, flexible, and comprehensive measurement systems that assess physical, mental, and social health, symptoms, well-being and life satisfaction; along with sensory, motor, and cognitive function.
http://www.healthmeasures.net/index.php
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S. Pillai-Friedman & J.L. Ashline (2014) Women, breast cancer survivorship, sexual losses, and disenfranchised grief – a treatment model for clinicians, Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 29:4, 436-453,DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2014.934340
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Consultants on Sex & Disability:
Shanna Katz-Katari - AP soc. Work and Women’s Studies at UMich. Academic articles on sex and disabilities, social justice. Trainings and workshops.
Mitch Tepper - Educator and Counselor, consultation, coaching.
Robin Wilson-Beattie - Sex and disbaility educator, activist (T: @sexAbled)
Bethany Stevens - Disability consultant - sexual health and politics of pleasure.
AASECT's web page and list to find sex therapists: https://www.aasect.org/referral-directory
World association of sexual health: http://www.worldsexology.org/
Gender Spectrum
https://www.genderspectrum.org/
Understanding Gender
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Kink Aware Professionals
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Science of BDSM
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FLASH sexual health education curricula
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Different is Normal anatomy video by Planned Parenthood
The lowdown on how to prevent STDs
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Guardianship and Consent
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OT Pioneers: An Introduction to Pelvic Floor Therapy Online Course
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Lindsey's rehab recommendations
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30 min lube lecture for OTs
Hattjar, B. (2017). Addressing sexual activity: A structured method for assisting clients with intimacy. OT Practice, 22(19). 8-12.
Hattjar, B. (2012). Sexuality and occupational therapy: Strategies for persons with disabilities. AOTA Press.
PFLAG
Trevor Project
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Human Rights Campaign
National Center for Transgender Equality
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association
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7 Common Sexual Fantasies and What to Do About Them. https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sex/sexual-fantasies
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