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Sexual activity in people with profound learning disabilities
- Author:
- REID D.A.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 23(2), 1995, pp.56-58.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reports a study aimed at measuring the proportion of individuals in this group who engage in sexual behaviours and to look for any relationship between this behaviour and intellectual ability within the group. Approximately half of the sample were engaged in some sort of sexual activity but no correlation with intellectual ability was found. The practical and legal implications for carers are discussed briefly.
Aspects of adulthood: sex education in further education for learners with severe learning difficulties
- Author:
- FURTHER EDUCATION UNIT
- Publisher:
- Further Education Unit
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 70p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
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An evaluation of research and training resources for the sex education of people with moderate to severe learning disabilities
- Authors:
- GRIEVEO Alan, McLAREN Shona, LINDSAY William R.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 35(1), March 2007, pp.30-37.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
To review the literature on issues surrounding the sexuality of people with moderate to severe learning disability (SLD), and evaluate available assessment and training methods. This research arose from an increasing number of referrals for clinical intervention in the training and education of appropriate social and sexual behaviour in people with moderate to SLD. What became apparent was the lack of suitable materials and assessments, which is significant as a large number of persons with SLD have problems with language, and so require tools and programmes which have enhanced levels of pictorial support. An extensive review of the literature revealed that the research on sexuality in SLD was limited. Furthermore, where research had been conducted, poor methodology or validation issues were common, and materials appeared overly complicated for clients with moderate to SLD. Further research into the development and validation of assessment tools and training programmes which increase appropriate sexual behaviours is urgently required.
Living safer sexual lives: research and action
- Authors:
- JOHNSON Kelley, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 7(3), July 2002, pp.4-9.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on a three-year Australian action research project which sought to address how people with learning disabilities view issues of sexuality and personal relationships. During the project 25 people with learning disabilities told their life stories, with a focus on sexuality and human relationships, to experienced qualitative researchers. The stories were then used to provide people with learning disabilities, families and service providers with workshops and resources designed to help people with learning disabilities to live safer sexual lives. Outlines the project, the limitations of the methodology and explores how the project made the transition from research into action.
The treatment of auto-erotic asphyxiation in a man with severe intellectual disabilities: the effectiveness of a behavioural and educational erogramme
- Authors:
- THOMPSON A.R., BEAIL N.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 15(1), 2002, pp.36-47.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The treatment of individuals with severe intellectual disabilities who engage in self-injurious sexual practices and are incapable of giving consent poses a significant challenge to health care services. Treatment options can be highly personal and intrusive, and potentially pose a risk of litigation. However, there is also a risk of being prosecuted for negligence if necessary treatment is not pursued. This paper discusses the treatment of an individual engaged in such a behaviour - auto-erotic asphyxiation. It describes how the legal aspects of the design and implementation of the treatment approach were handled. The treatment of individuals with severe intellectual disabilities who engage in self-injurious sexual practices and are incapable of giving consent poses a significant challenge to health care services. Treatment options can be highly personal and intrusive, and potentially pose a risk of litigation. However, there is also a risk of being prosecuted for negligence if necessary treatment is not pursued. This paper discusses the treatment of an individual engaged in such a behaviour - auto-erotic asphyxiation. It describes how the legal aspects of the design and implementation of the treatment approach were handled. The treatment of individuals with severe intellectual disabilities who engage in self-injurious sexual practices and are incapable of giving consent poses a significant challenge to health care services. Treatment options can be highly personal and intrusive, and potentially pose a risk of litigation. However, there is also a risk of being prosecuted for negligence if necessary treatment is not pursued. This paper discusses the treatment of an individual engaged in such a behaviour - auto-erotic asphyxiation. It describes how the legal aspects of the design and implementation of the treatment approach were handled. The treatment of individuals with severe intellectual disabilities who engage in self-injurious sexual practices and are incapable of giving consent poses a significant challenge to health care services. Treatment options can be highly personal and intrusive, and potentially pose a risk of litigation. However, there is also a risk of being prosecuted for negligence if necessary treatment is not pursued. This paper discusses the treatment of an individual engaged in such a behaviour - auto-erotic asphyxiation. It describes how the legal aspects of the design and implementation of the treatment approach were handled. The treatment approach involved a behavioural and psycho-educational programme. A single case study methodology was utilized in order to assess the effectiveness of the intervention. The intervention led to the learning of new adaptive behaviour. Auto-erotic asphyxiation ceased and the individual's masturbatory behaviour changed sufficiently to reduce the threat of mortality. Qualitatively, a significant reduction in the level of stress experienced by the individual's family was reported. It is concluded that behavioural and educational techniques may be effective in the management of such cases. Further research replicating such techniques with similar cases is required prior to the efficacy of this treatment becoming established.
Should sex have legal boundaries
- Author:
- BRAMMER Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 5(3), August 2000, pp.26-29.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The link between law and the sexual health of people with learning disabilities is not immediately apparent. This article focuses on two areas where law imposes restrictive limits under the guise of the need for protection. Whether this can be justified as appropriate is questioned, and it may be argued that discrimination operates to deny full opportunity for sexuality.
Persons with profound intellectual disability and their right to sex
- Author:
- VEHMAS Simo
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 34(4), 2019, pp.519-539.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article discusses sexuality and sexual rights of persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. It addresses the issue by reflecting on my own previous negligence about the issue, and unpack the ethics of sexuality of persons with profound intellectual disability in the light of ethnographic observation and interview data. It also discusses the significance of cognitive and communicative capacities as regards sexual rights as well as the boundaries of ethically justified facilitation of sex. It also analyses the definition of sex and its ethical implications. Finally, some reflections are provided on how we should consider more carefully in research the sexuality of persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities in order to enhance in practice their sexual fulfilment. (Edited publisher abstract)
The assessment of the sexual knowledge of a person with a severe learning disability and a severe communication disorder
- Authors:
- BELL Dorothy, CAMERON Lois
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31(3), September 2003, pp.123-129.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article arose as a consequence of joint working between therapists of two different disciplines - clinical psychology and speech and language therapy - on a case involving a young woman who required an assessment of her sexual knowledge and attitudes. It explains how the use of Talking Mats (a communication technique) has meant that it has become possible to work with those who have a severe learning disability and poor communication. In the past, clients with both severe learning disability with poor communication may have been excluded from traditional and cognitive therapy, which was dependent to a large extent on verbal communication.
Balancing act
- Author:
- HENDY Steven
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.5.02, 2002, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Service providers should support people with learning difficulties to develop meaningful interpersonal relationships, but robust and sensitive procedures are essential in order to balance rights with risks.
Attitudes of speech and language therapists to intimate relationships among people with learning difficulties: an exploratory study
- Authors:
- HARRIS Philip, BRADY Carmel
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 23(4), 1995, pp.160-163.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Explores the attitudes of speech and language therapists (SLT) to intimate relationships among people with learning difficulties.