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Sexual Abuse and Assault Prevention: For Direct Support Staff
This course was designed for parents and caregivers to give an overview of sexual abuse and assault, as well as ways to help lessen the risk of individuals with autism from experiencing sexual abuse or assault.
It will take approximately 45 minutes to complete this course. There are 7 short modules that make up this course:
Introduction and Basic Terms
Prevalence and Offenders
Risk Factors and Signs of Sexual Abuse/Assault
Teaching Body Safety and Autonomy
Community Safety and Sex Education
Suspected Abuse and Disclosures
Reporting Abuse