McNab W L
J Sch Health. 1978 May;48(5):301-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1978.tb03820.x.
One of the basic needs of life to the handicapped, as well as to all individuals, is the understanding of one's own sexuality. Sex education can help handicapped individuals in finding sexual satisfaction and may foster self-responsibility, maturity and positive actions toward other rehabilitation goals. Traditionally, the teachings of sexuality to handicapped persons have run into objections resulting from society's negative attitude toward the handicapped and parental apprehension regarding the decision-making skills of their children in relation to acceptable and unacceptable sexual behaviors. However, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 has provided a way for parents and health professionals to put pressure on local, state and federal programs to allocate funds for the development of a sound sex education program. As professionals in health education it is our challenge and responsibility to see that the sexual needs of the handicapped are not forgotten.
对残疾人以及所有个体来说，了解自身的性取向是基本的生活需求之一。性教育可以帮助残疾人获得性满足，并可能培养自我责任感、成熟度以及朝着其他康复目标采取积极行动。传统上，向残疾人传授性知识遭到了反对，这源于社会对残疾人的负面态度以及父母对其子女在可接受和不可接受性行为方面决策能力的担忧。然而，1975年的《所有残疾儿童教育法》为家长和健康专业人员提供了一种途径，促使地方、州和联邦项目施加压力，以拨出资金用于制定完善的性教育项目。作为健康教育专业人员，确保残疾人的性需求不被忽视是我们的挑战和责任。
