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Autism, sexual offending, and the criminal justice system
- Author:
- MOGAVERO Melanie Clark
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 7(3), 2016, pp.116-126.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: There has been growing concern among stakeholders about individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and sex offending as research supports an indirect association. The purpose of this paper is threefold. First, bring more awareness of the sexuality and deviant/criminal sexual behaviour among those with ASD to stakeholders in the criminal justice system (CJS). Second, demonstrate that much of the deviant or sexual offending behaviour exhibited among those with ASD is often a manifestation of their ASD symptoms and not malice. Third, demonstrate the necessity to address specific needs of individuals with ASD who enter the CJS due to criminal sexual behaviour. Design/methodology/approach: This paper provides an overview of the ASD symptomology, including the diagnostic changes, a review of the literature on ASD and sexuality, which includes deviant sexual behaviour and sexual offending. Findings: The author linked examples of deviant or sexual behavior in the research literature to the ASD symptomology and described how the symptomology explains such behaviour. Originality/value: Sexual offending among those with ASD has received little research outside the mental health field. This review is of particular importance to those in the CJS unfamiliar with ASD, as they should handle them differently with regard to formal interviewing, measures of competency, capacity, and sentencing. (Edited publisher abstract)
A rights approach to supporting the sexual fetish of a man with learning disability: method, process and applied learning
- Author:
- CAMBRIDGE Paul
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 41(4), 2013, pp.259-265.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This paper reports on a psycho-educational intervention associated with the sexual fetish of a man with mild learning disability and autism which centred on his use of nappies and baby paraphernalia. It outlines the nature and expression of his sexual fetish and the risks perceived to be associated with it and describes the approach developed to support him, including the aims which underpinned the work and the methods and processes employed. It was found that a person-centred psycho-educational approach from a rights based perspective achieved important changes in his life and self-esteem and helped challenge assumptions about his sexual risk. The paper also reflects on the organisational location of this work and identifies the applied learning for supporting the sexual fetish of people with learning disabilities, of value for informing sex education and sexuality support for people with learning disabilities more widely. (Publisher abstract)
Irish attitudes to sexual relationships and people with intellectual disability
- Authors:
- McCONKEY Roy, LEAVEY Gerry
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 41(3), 2013, pp.181-188.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Limited progress has been made in supporting people with intellectual disabilities to form intimate relationships. A critical factor that has been rarely researched is the attitude of the general public which likely has a significant influence on public policy on this issue. Unique to Ireland, are the five-yearly national surveys commissioned by the National Disability Authority that recruit representative samples of over 1000 adult persons. On three occasions in the past 10 years, respondents were asked to rate their agreement that people with various disabilities and with mental health difficulties had the right to fulfilment through sexual relationships and to have children if they wished. Secondary analysis of the 2011 data set identified those persons who were more likely to be in agreement and also the concerns raised by respondents. The findings are discussed in relation to priorities for future research and actions needed to reduce the stigma associated with disability or mental ill health. (Publisher abstract)
Taking care of myself: a healthy hygiene, puberty and personal curriculum for young people with autism
- Author:
- WROBEL Mary
- Publisher:
- Future Horizons
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 250p.
- Place of publication:
- Arlington, TX
Using a combination of social scripts and easy-to-understand activities, this maanual provides accessible information on health, hygiene and personal safety issues for people with autism spectrum conditions or other developmental disabilities. Presented as seven distinct units, this new curriculum covers all aspects of day to day life paying particular attention to areas that may cause confusion or distress, including illness and visits to the doctors. The authors also offer advice on puberty, appropriate sexual behaviour and 'stranger danger', making this a comprehensive manual for children and adolescents from the age of five upwards.
Sex matters in autism and other developmental disabilities
- Authors:
- THOMPSON Travis, CARUSO Mary, ELLERBECK Kathryn
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities, 7(4), December 2003, pp.345-362.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Researchers have paid little attention to gender differences in developmental disabilities aside from the purpose of establishing prevalence. Yet, studying sex differences in the incidence and presentation of developmental disability and mental health disorders may contribute to our understanding of the neural circuitry and neurochemistry of both the normal and the abnormal brain. Furthermore, investigation into gender difference may have practical implications, as we may need to design sex-specific interventions for persons with developmental disability. In this article, we first review sex differences in typically developing children as well as some of the literature on the biology proposed to explain those differences. The authors then explore differences in prevalence and presentation of several developmental and mental health disorders as they may relate to biological mechanisms-with special attention to autism. Finally, the authors look at research needs as they relate to sex in developmental disability.
Psychoanalysis and mental handicap
- Editors:
- De GROEF Johan, HEINEMANN Evelyn
- Publisher:
- Free Association
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 230p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Theoretical and clinical reader on psychoanalysis and people with learning difficulties. Designed as an introduction and orientation for students and professionals. Includes papers on: Maud Mannoni and children with learning difficulties; psychoanalytic therapy with a young autistic man; psychotherapy in a village for people with learning difficulties; the construction of identity; helping siblings of children with learning difficulties; a psychoanalytical approach to learning difficulties; sexuality and learning difficulty from the perspective of psychoanalytical anthropology; a case study of psychotherapy from beginning to end; and the experience of the Tavistock Clinic.