I have direct experience providing sexuality education to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including people with autism, communication differences, and varying support needs. My work has included 1:1 sexuality education, group education, curriculum adaptation, research, family education, and professional training. My published paper, They Deserve Better, grew directly from this work and focuses on making sexuality education more accessible, trauma-informed, and autonomy-centered for people with I/DD.

I hold a Master of Public Health from New York Medical College and am a Certified Sexuality Educator through Everyone Deserves Sex Ed. I have more than 10 years of experience across sexual and reproductive health, public health, education, research, and community-based work. I was also published in the American Journal of Sexuality Education as lead author of They Deserve Better: A Call for Trauma-Informed Sex Education for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. You can read it by visiting the They Deserve Better page on this website.

Yes. My services are virtual, so I can work with individuals, families, and organizations across the United States.

Most services are provided virtually through video sessions. This includes 1:1 sexuality and safety education, parent and family education, trainings, workshops, and consultations.

Topics may include consent, boundaries, personal safety, puberty, relationships, dating, sexual health, STIs, birth control, body autonomy, public vs. private behavior, online safety, pornography, communication, self-advocacy, identity, healthcare, and decision-making.

1:1 sexuality and safety education for individuals starts at $165 for 45 minutes and is $195 for 60 minutes.

Parent & Family Education sessions are $150 for 45 minutes.

Staff and caregiver trainings start at $500 for 90 minutes and may increase depending on the organization’s needs and level of customization.

Group sexuality and safety education for organizations and programs is $450 for 60 minutes or $550 for 90 minutes. Multi-session series and highly customized programs are quoted separately based on scope and support needs.

Reduced-fee options are available upon request. Some clients may also be able to use self-directed, participant-directed, or other individualized disability funding, depending on their plan, program rules, and approval.

Possibly. Some clients may be able to use self-directed, participant-directed, or other individualized disability funding for sexuality and safety education. Approval depends on the person’s plan, state program, funding rules, and service authorization.

No. Ariel Explains It All does not currently accept health insurance. Services are private pay.

Not at this time. I am actively exploring Medicaid and agency-based funding options. Some clients may still be able to use self-directed, participant-directed, or other individualized disability funding depending on their state, plan, and program rules.

Yes. I have worked with people who are non-speaking or nonverbal and can adapt sexuality and safety education for different communication styles.

A person may communicate through AAC, typing or chat, gestures, head movements, or another clear method. What matters is that they are able to communicate their own responses in a way that allows me to understand whether they are following the information, making choices, and participating in the session.

If someone uses a different communication method, families are welcome to ask about whether virtual 1:1 education would be a good fit.

Yes. I may work with children and teens under 18 depending on the service, age, support needs, and family involvement. Please inquire for more information.

No. I work with people with disabilities and people with neurodivergence, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, learning differences, communication differences, and other support needs.

Start by contacting me and briefly describing what you are looking for. I can help determine whether 1:1 sexuality and safety education, parent and family education, a training, or another service is the best fit.