Sexuality and Disabilities A Guide for Human Service Practitioners |
|
| Author:
| Valentine, Deborah P.
Mackelprang, Romel W. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-136-61410-1 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2013 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
|
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $62.95USD $180.00USD $180.00 |
Book Description:
|
Individuals with disabilities are often desexualized in our society, yet they have the same need for intimacy, self-worth, and social belonging as people without disabilities. Sexuality and Disabilities addresses persons with physical, sensory, intellectual, and cognitive disabilities and their concerns in the areas of intimacy, family issues, sexuality, and sexual functioning. It offers suggestions for professionals who work with persons with these disabilities to help them work...
More Description
Individuals with disabilities are often desexualized in our society, yet they have the same need for intimacy, self-worth, and social belonging as people without disabilities. Sexuality and Disabilities addresses persons with physical, sensory, intellectual, and cognitive disabilities and their concerns in the areas of intimacy, family issues, sexuality, and sexual functioning. It offers suggestions for professionals who work with persons with these disabilities to help them work more competently in the sexuality and disability arena. These concrete ideas are excellent for staff training and education and enhancing professional development for those working with persons with physical disabilities.