GLOBAL Webinars
Health Sexuality and Adults with Down Syndrome
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
12pm – 1:15pm MT
GLOBAL Webinars are an important benefit for our Members. Held quarterly, these 1+ hour-long webinars cover topics across the lifespan. Webinars are FREE for GLOBAL Members and $10/webinar for non-Members. If you have a family member or dear friend with Down syndrome, this webinar is for you!
We know that individuals with Down syndrome are social beings that want to have healthy relationships. In this session, Dr. Katie Frank will discuss:
– Why it is important to teach sexuality education
– What topics should be addressed
– How to talk about these topics
Resources will also be shared, including visual supports, in addition to books and free online resources.
Katie Frank, PhD
Katie Frank PhD, OTR/L, has worked as an occupational therapist at the Adult Down Syndrome Center since 2016 and in the field of occupational therapy since 2001. She also serves as the president of the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group-USA. Dr. Frank earned her degree in occupational therapy from Saint Louis University and her PhD in Disability Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Most of her work has been with individuals with Down syndrome of all ages. Dr. Frank’s experience includes treatment and evaluation as well as facilitating groups for people with Down syndrome, conducting trainings for staff, families, and caregivers, and offering a variety of other educational opportunities across the United States. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals.
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