Research and reports concerning the incidence of abuse and neglect indicate that
individuals with disabilities are at equal or probably greater risk for physical and sexual …

This guide provides general background information and practical curriculum ideas for
teaching children with disabilities personal safety skills in the area of child sexual abuse …

Young children in today's society may find themselves in situations that require appropriate
action in order to avoid dire consequences, such as injury or death. These situations may be …

As the severity and extent of child abuse among children with intellectual disabilities is
widely recognized, increased attention is now being directed toward personal safety …

Safety concerns are prevalent in the instruction of students with special needs and should
be addressed as a component of instruction across domains. The emphasis on community …

The available data suggest that both students and adults with disabilities sustain injuries
and are victims of crimes at high levels. Despite these alarming data, several researchers …

This guidebook provides behavioral-instructional strategies for teaching essential personal
safety skills and promoting overall well-being to persons with developmental disabilities …

Individuals with disabilities are at increased risk for abuse by their parents, caretakers, and
the staff who are entrusted with their care as well as from the general population. Many …

This review synthesizes the empirical literature (1976-2006) focusing on teaching personal
safety skills to persons with intellectual disabilities. Thirty-six investigations were identified …

As children are prepared to function as independently as possible in least restrictive
environments, it is important to ensure that they will have the skills necessary to avoid …