In addition to transition planning, an important, but often neglected, inclusive area of education for youth with disabilities is:
A) Job training
B) Sexual health and dating
C) Social skills training
D) Study strategies for postsecondary education

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Several programs addressing sexual health and dating, developed by occupational therapists for youth and young adults with special needs, have recently been described in the literature. One program uses an inclusive approach to evaluate the curriculum by encouraging educators and practitioners to:
• Reflect on whether the learning activities are accessible, developmentally appropriate, and engaging for all,
• Consider parent concerns, and
• Utilize activity analysis to grade the content as necessary (Swanton, 2017).
Swanton (2017) argues that all adolescents and young adults have the right to information about sexual health, and meeting the needs of each student in an individualized manner is meaningful and empowering. Similarly, McCarthy (2018) provides suggestions on how to thoughtfully incorporate occupation into client-centered interventions around dating. The author suggests that practitioners might create an online dating profile with the client, role play, or actually go on a mock date in the community, and "browse online social groups to expand . . . … opportunities to meet people" (McCarthy, 2018, p. 15). Working with youth and young adults to prepare for the developmental milestones of relationships and sexual encounters, including skills such as grooming and social interaction, is an especially salient and distinctive role for the occupational therapy practitioner. Few other disciplines may have the same level of comfort, resources, or training to assist in this area (Eglseder & Webb, 2017).

In Addition to Transition Planning, an Important, but Often Neglected