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Supporting disabled people with their sexual lives: a clear guide for health and social care professionals
- Author:
- OWENS Tuppy
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 224
- Place of publication:
- London
A guide to supporting disabled people with their sexual lives, covering the range of difficulties disabled people experience, from physical limitations to problems such as lack of acceptance, knowledge and skills. Many health and social care professionals feel untrained, fearful and ill-equipped to support their disabled patients, clients and service users in their sexual lives. The result is that disabled people can be left feeling frustrated and afraid that their sexual needs will be forever unrecognised and unmet. The real difficulties professionals experience are covered with positive suggestions, and a chapter on communication discusses how to discuss sex. Sections follow on the sexual services available to help, and the wide range of sexual diversities which disabled people can and do enjoy. A chapter covering the law is also included. (Edited publisher abstract)
Sexuality and relationships in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities: standing in my shoes
- Editors:
- CHAPMAN Rohhss, LEDGER Sue, TOWNSON Louise
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 230
- Place of publication:
- London
This book offers an account of the challenges those with intellectual disabilities face in their sexuality and relationships and explores what society needs to do to respect their rights. Drawing extensively on personal experiences, it paints a picture of the range of sexualities and relationships people want and shows how sexuality has been managed and controlled in different countries. It explores a range of issues such as rights, resilience, protection, sexual oppression and the lack of privacy for those living in care institutions. Co-edited and with contributions by people with intellectual disabilities and allies, this book provides insight into a morally, ethically and legally complex area and will be of help to people with intellectual disabilities, their advocates, families and supporters; and to social care managers, social workers, and other professionals working in the field as well as academic researchers and students. (Edited publisher abstract)
Working with adults with Asperger syndrome: a practical toolkit
- Authors:
- HAGLAND Carol, WEBB Zillah
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 156p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Developed in consultation with carers, this practical workbook offers, facts, advice and problem solving for families, friends and a wide range of professionals involved in supporting adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS). It uses a person-centre approach and is designed for work with groups or individuals. Areas covered include; atypical social behaviour, the importance of routine, memory and attention, daily living skills, managing emotions, friends and relationships, sexual relationships, communication, and mental health in people with AS. The text is supplemented with exercises and case studies to help carers better understand the person they are supporting and their needs. Each chapter ends with a trouble-shooting section containing practical solutions for tackling common problems.
Making sense of sex: a forthright guide to puberty, sex and relationships for people with Asperger's syndrome
- Author:
- ATTWOOD Sarah
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 320p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book is a guide for adolescents with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder, such as Aspergers syndrome, and their families on making sense of sex, with clear and direct diagrams, explanations and practical advice for young people approaching puberty and beyond. The facts are presented neutrally and realistically whilst acknowledging individual values and respecting personal choices. Topics covered include the developing male and female body, maintaining personal hygiene and care, promotion of good health, emotional changes including moods and sexual feelings, detailed information on sex, sexual health, fertility, pregnancy and birth, friendship, how it changes from childhood to adulthood and its importance in sexual relationships. Coping strategies for use in varying social experiences, from bullying to dating are listed along with tips on the politics of mature conversation such as the difference between public and more private, personal issues and the appropriate use of sexual language. The book concludes with a listing of useful websites and further reading recommendations.
Girls growing up on the autism spectrum: what parents and professionals should know about the pre-teen and teenage years
- Authors:
- NICHOLS Shana, MORAVICK Gina Marie, TETENBAUM Samara Pulver
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 351p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book covers all the concerns faced by parents of girls with autism spectrum disorders and will also be of interest to teachers and professionals. Adolescent issues are dealt with in the context of areas of difficulty for girls with autism spectrum disorders, giving families the knowledge they need to help their daughters through teenage years. Alongside the professional perspective are quotes from mothers, daughters and educators.
Asperger meets girl: happy endings for Asperger boys
- Author:
- GRIFFITHS Jonathan
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 111p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Men with Asperger's Syndrome, young and old, experience difficulty with social interaction, which can be a stumbling block when it comes to getting a girlfriend. Here is a book that demystifies the enigma of 'relationships' by explaining everything in Asperger-friendly terms (some of them mathematical, naturally). Asperger Meets Girl provides hope for all hopeless wooers by offering a choice of three interrelated abstract models for understanding boy-girl relationships. And, to make life easier, these models are presented in graph form where possible. The book also gives valuable practical tips for maximising one's chances of successfully developing a relationship, such as how to start a conversation without scaring the other person off, avoiding the inclination to stare and understanding the concept of 'personal space'.
Love, sex and long-term relationships: what people with Asperger syndrome really really want
- Author:
- HENDRICKX Sarah
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 144p.
- Place of publication:
- London
What are the motivations and desires behind relationship choices and sexual behaviour? Are they very different for those with Asperger Syndrome (AS) than for anyone else? Does having extreme sensitivity to physical touch or an above average need for solitude change one's expectation of relationships or sexual experience? Many people on the autism spectrum have limited knowledge of how to establish or conduct sexual relationships: drawing on extensive research with people on the autism spectrum, the book openly explores such questions. For the first time people with AS discuss their desires, needs and preferences in their own words. AS attitudes to issues such as gender, sexual identity and infidelity are included, as well as positive advice for developing relationships and exploring options and choices for sexual pleasure.
Sexuality and fertility issues in ill health and disability: from early adolescence to adulthood
- Editors:
- BALEN Rachel, CRAWSHAW Marilyn, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 304p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This text explores sexuality and fertility issues for young people living with ill health or disability. This subject is often considered taboo, although for some of those coping with sexual or fertility impairment, it can be as difficult as coping with the disability or health condition itself. Bringing together personal, professional and academic perspectives from a variety of disciplines and located within a life-course development framework, this book takes a holistic view of young people moving towards adulthood and examines the impact of illness or disability on their sexual and fertile identities. The broad range of chapters includes the experiences of minority ethnic groups, managing relationships, fertility preservation and treatment, and the transition to parenthood.
Intimate and personal care with people with learning disabilities
- Editors:
- CARNABY Steven, CAMBRIDGE Paul, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 221p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide considers the management and practice of intimate and personal care for people with learning disabilities. It examines in detail aspects of care such as training, ethnicity, sexuality and competence in practice, drawing on the extensive practical experience of the contributors. They discuss important issues including the nature of touch, how physical contact is intended and experienced, carers' duty of care, and risk management. Against the backdrop of a recent government strategy for people with learning disabilities, the book will also explore management considerations of best value, care standards, performance monitoring and inspection.
Everyday heaven: journeys beyond the stereotypes of autism
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Donna
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 175p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The author details her explorations of sexuality and orientation, the challenge of coming to terms with the sudden deaths of those closest to her and finally knowing what life was like without the invisible cage of her 'Exposure Anxiety'. This book will help autistic readers and professionals seeking to better understand those on the autism spectrum.