Life Cycle: How We Grow and Change

Life Cycle: How We Grow and Change: A Human Development and Sexuality Education Curriculum by Sherrie M. Vavrichek, LCSW-C and R. Kay Tolle, LCSW-C; illustrated by Randy Getz Rosenblum, BFA.

This comprehensive curriculum is designed for adolescents and adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities. The curriculum addresses the major aspects of psycho-social and sexual development throughout the human life cycle. Self-esteem, privacy awareness, respectful relationships, independence, appropriate/inappropriate touch, and abuse prevention are some of the key concepts emphasized, along with physical growth and change. Life Cycle is engaging and practical, using short, easy-to-read lessons and activities with accompanying illustrations that encourage discussion and learning. The completion of the entire course features the assembly of student-made Life Cycle notebooks that each participant keeps for reference. The curriculum binder includes an instructor’s guide, pre- and post- tests, chapter quizzes, lesson plans and over 100 student lessons and activities as well as a CD with full color illustrations to enhance the teaching and learning process. ©2008 published by Life Cycle Education Consultants, LLC, cost $299.95.

This curriculum is available through MarshMedia by calling 800-821-3303 or FAXing 866-333-7421 or mailing to P.O Box 8082, Shawnee Mission, KS 66208, or at Life Cycle Education Consultants.