Intellectual disability and problems in sexual behaviour : assessment, treatment and promotion of health sexuality / by Robin J. Wilson, Michele Burns, with a foreword by Gerry D. Blasingame
By: Wilson, Robin J [author].
Contributor(s): Burns, Michele | Blasingame, Gerry D | Reed, Chris [illustrator] | Peel Behavioural Services. Trillium Health Centre.
Holyoke, MS NEARI Press 2011Description: viii, 200 p. 28 cm. ill.Subject(s): INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY | SEXUAL OFFENDING | ASSESSMENT | INTERVENTION | RISK MANAGEMENT | SEX INFORMATION | SEXUAL ABUSE | STAFF MANAGEMENT | SUPPORT STAFF | STAFF SUPPORTItem type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book | IHC Library | Main Collection | 410.3 WIL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W004147 |
Preface. - Foreword. - 1. Defining the problem. - 2. Intellectual disability : effects on behaviour and self-control. - 3. Sexual deviance. - 4. Assessment : theoretical considerations. - Assessment : practical applications. - 6. Treatment interventions : philosophies and models. - 7. Treatment interventions : behavioural considerations. - 8. Risk management. - 9. Promoting healthy sexuality. - 10. Our clients as victims. - 11. Staff strategies. - 12. Service flow chart. - 13. Closing thoughts. - About the authors. - Useful resources. - Appemdix. - Glossary. - References. - Index.
"Working with anyone who engages in sexually inappropriate and/or offending behavior is challenging. When the individual has an intellectual disability, the challenge not only increases, it is altered. The goal of this guidebook is to provide the essential knowledge, tools, and perspective necessary for anyone choosing to work with this population. Whether you are a family member, direct care staff, probagion/parole officer or a professional creating service plans or providing ongoing support, this manual will help increase your comfort and your understanding of the unique issues of this population." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
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