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Living your life: the sex education and personal development resource for people with learning difficulties and disabilities
- Authors:
- CRAFT Ann, BUSTARD Sarah, STEWART David S.
- Publisher:
- Brook
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 366p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 3rd ed.
This updated, 366 page ring-bound resource is aimed at all adults who work with young people with learning difficulties whether in specialist or mainstream schools. It offers guidance on preparing a series of sex education and sexual relationship lessons and has been tested with young people and adults with learning difficulties and staff working in education, health and social care settings. The resource provides lesson plans, starting with ground rules and scene-setting for the learning group, and includes line-drawn illustrations that can be photocopied. It addresses human physical development and maturation, emotions, relationships and social interaction, sexual expression and sexuality, including sexual intercourse and masturbation, privacy and toilets, and sexual health and staying safe. The authors aim to provide a logical, accessible and gentle path through what they suggest can be a minefield.
Good sexual health and relationships
- Author:
- DE LA FEUNTE Miguel Tudela
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 10(9), November 2010, pp.26-28.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
In 2009, the City of Westminster and the local NHS set up the Good Sexual Health and Relationships project in order to provide support and information on sex and relationships to people with learning disabilities. The project is being run by the sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association (FPA). The initiative develops people’s sexuality and sexual identity and supports them to take part in adult relationships in a safe environment. This is achieved through individual and group programmes. The project also trains staff working to support the sexual needs of their clients with learning disabilities. In addition, it gives information and support to the parents and carers of adults attending, or thinking of attending, the course. Education about sexuality, sexual health and relationships makes people feel more empowered to make decisions and give consent to sexual relationships as they have a better understanding about what they are able to consent to and with whom. Other benefits are that it makes people less vulnerable to abuse, less in danger of abusing others, and less likely to have unwanted pregnancies or contract sexually transmitted infections.
Friendships and relationships in easy words and pictures
- Author:
- CHANGE
- Publisher:
- Change
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 29p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Friendships and Relationships is one of a series of five accessible booklets about sex and relationships produced for young people with learning disabilities. It covers making friends; starting, developing and ending relationships; making choices; and personal safety. The booklet uses easy words and drawings and can be used to support open discussion about friendships and relationships. The topics in the series are based on research conducted by CHANGE with the Centre for Disability Studies at Leeds University. They have been developed by young people with learning disabilities.
Safe sex and contraception in easy words and pictures
- Author:
- CHANGE
- Publisher:
- Change
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 25p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Safe Sex and Contraception is one of a series of five accessible booklets about sex and relationships produced for young people with learning disabilities. It covers STIs and how to avoid them, types of contraception and how they work, and where to go for further advice. The booklet uses easy words and drawings and can be used to support open discussion about safe sex and contraception. The topics in the series are based on research conducted by CHANGE with the Centre for Disability Studies at Leeds University. They have been developed by young people with learning disabilities. (Some pictures are quite explicit.)
Sex and masturbation in easy words and pictures
- Author:
- CHANGE
- Publisher:
- Change
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 37p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Sex and Masturbation is one of a series of five accessible booklets about sex and relationships produced for young people with learning disabilities. It covers deciding when to have sex, using contraception, oral sex, anal sex, privacy, and consent. It also explains what sex and masturbation are. The booklet uses easy words and drawings and can be used to support open discussion about sex and masturbation. The topics in the series are based on research conducted by CHANGE with the Centre for Disability Studies at Leeds University. They have been developed by young people with learning disabilities. Contains explicit pictures.
Sex education for children with learning disabilities: rolling out a national resource
- Authors:
- SIMPSON Stephen, ANDREWS Cherie
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 16.2.10, 2010, pp.19-20.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Children and young people with learning disabilities have little education on sex and relationships. A children's learning disability nursing team carried out an audit which highlighted that the sex education needs of this group were not being met. As a result, the team developed a resource to support professionals in delivering sex and relationship education. This was launched as a national document in February 2009.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans in easy words and pictures
- Author:
- CHANGE
- Publisher:
- Change
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 37p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans is one of a series of five accessible booklets about sex and relationships produced for young people with learning disabilities. It covers what it means to be a lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans, your sexuality, talking to people about your sexuality, bullying, and safe sex. The booklet uses easy words and drawings and can be used to support open discussion about sexuality. The topics in the series are based on research conducted by CHANGE with the Centre for Disability Studies at Leeds University. They have been developed by young people with learning disabilities. (Some pictures are quite explicit.)
Sexual abuse in easy words and pictures
- Author:
- CHANGE
- Publisher:
- Change
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 21p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Sexual Abuse is one of a series of five accessible booklets about sex and relationships produced for young people with learning disabilities. It covers recognising abuse, saying no, rape, pornography, the law, reporting abuse, and where to get help. The booklet uses easy words and drawings and can be used to support open discussion about sexual abuse. The topics in the series are based on research conducted by CHANGE with the Centre for Disability Studies at Leeds University. They have been developed by young people with learning disabilities. (Some pictures are quite explicit.)
Accessible article: involving people with learning disabilities in research
- Authors:
- GARBUTT Ruth, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 38(1), March 2010, pp.21-34.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article is about research on sex and relationships for people with learning disabilities. It explains how people with learning disabilities have been fully involved in the research.
Working with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people: people with learning disabilities: Richard's story
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Place of publication:
- London
In this video we meet Richard who was diagnosed with a learning disability at an early age. Richard explains his confusion around his sexuality and how he was not provided with adequate sex education. It explores his experiences of social care in relation to person-centred reviews and independent living. Richard discusses how he wanted to find a relationship and the subsequent isolation he felt when his request for support to go out and meet people was dismissed. Richard placed a formal complaint about the lack of support he was given. The video highlights the need for trained workers in sexuality and learning disabilities along with the need to adequately balance risk and responsibility toward the individual concerned so that they can live an inclusive and empowered life.