Abstract
This study presents educators' attitudes and beliefs towards the sexuality of adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities. Open-ended, structured interviews were conducted with five Teachers in a School Program and five Instructors in an Adult Day Services Program at an educational facility for individuals with medically complex developmental disabilities. Results indicate that educators hold a positive view towards providing sexuality education and access to sexual expression for persons with developmental disabilities. Educators viewed sexuality as a basic human right, yet expressed concerns regarding capacity to consent to and facilitation of sexual activity. This study is an initial step to understanding barriers preventing the delivery of sexuality education to this underserved population.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 351-361 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Sexuality and Disability |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 2011 |
Keywords
- Attitudes
- Consent
- Developmental disabilities
- Sexuality education
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