Peggy Schaefer Whitby

Peggy Schaefer Whitby is an associate professor at the University of Arkansas Her research interests are in the area of academic achievement and sexuality education for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Schaefer Whitby has multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals including Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Journal of Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, and Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Most importantly, Dr. Schaefer Whitby is passionate about the education of children with autism and developmental disabilities. She believes that school is the great equalizer as it provides access to evidence-based services for all children. People with disabilities deserve access to education so that they can reach their highest potential and be inclusive members of society.

Publications

Using Family-Centered Practices to Increase Language Access for Multilingual Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children
Using Family-Centered Practices to Increase Language Access for Multilingual Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children
Karen K. Lange, Alissa Blair, Peggy J. Schaefer Whitby. © 2022. 20 pages.
Children who are deaf or hard of hearing may experience language deprivation in the early years that impacts long-term communication and educational outcomes. Fortunately, family...
Cases on Teaching Sexuality Education to Individuals With Autism
Cases on Teaching Sexuality Education to Individuals With Autism
Peggy Schaefer Whitby. © 2020. 289 pages.
There are several reasons for providing sexuality education to individuals with autism including supporting healthy development and preventing undesirable outcomes. Supporting...
Ethical Considerations in Providing Sexuality Education to People With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Ethical Considerations in Providing Sexuality Education to People With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Peggy J. Schaefer Whitby. © 2020. 15 pages.
Sexuality education is a sensitive topic as the norms surrounding sexuality education differ across cultures. It is even more sensitive when providing education to people with...
Cautionary Vignettes
Cautionary Vignettes
Bobby Newman. © 2020. 13 pages.
Many parents have questions and concerns regarding teaching sexuality education to their children or young adults who have autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Bobby Newman has...