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Sexuality and learning disabilities: a handbook
- Editors:
- McCARTHY Michelle, THOMPSON David, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 171p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
The aim of this book is to serve as a guide for those who may be inexperienced in supporting people with learning disabilities with sexual issues. A number of authors share their direct experience and provide ideas on helping people with learning disabilities to find out about their bodies and sex. The focus is on what staff and family members can do themselves, but the writers also recommend specialist help where appropriate. The book is presented in a clear and accessible format, case examples are provided and chapters summarised in key points. Ideas for further reading and specialist organisations are included. Topics covered include; the law, masturbation, menstruation and menopause, profound learning disabilities, sexual opportunities, same sex and opposite sex relationships, pregnancy, sexual abuse, unacceptable sexual behaviour, and sex education.
Sexual abuse by design: an examination of the issues in learning disability services
- Authors:
- McCARTHY Michelle, THOMPSON David
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 11(2), 1996, pp.205-217.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper is based upon ideas developed by the authors during their past 6 years work on issues of sexuality and sexual abuse in a wide range of learning disability settings in Britain. Argues that some features of service design in themselves make sexual abuse more likely to occur. Suggests ways of reducing risk, which should work alongside the more usually suggested educative approaches to individuals and groups of vulnerable people.