Kate E. Reynolds

Sexuality and Severe Autism

A Practical Guide for Parents, Caregivers and Health Educators

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This handbook guides the reader through the process of teaching about sex and sexuality to people with severe autism. It deals with when, what and how to begin the process and addresses girls' and boys' issues, as well as physical changes and menstruation, public and private sexual behaviours, sexual abuse and reporting inappropriate touching.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. September 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 151mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 312g
• ISBN-13: 9781849053273
• ISBN-10: 1849053278
• Artikelnr.: 38096742

Autorenporträt

Kate E. Reynolds, MSc (Dist) BSc. RGN. PGDipHEd. PGDipCouns., worked for the UK's National Health Service for 18 years, seven of which were in HIV/Aids and sexual health as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Senior Counsellor and staff trainer. In 2005 Kate's son was diagnosed as having 'classic' autism with intellectual (learning) disabilities. Since then, Kate has written several books for JKP about sexuality education and autism/intellectual disabilities. She is a researcher and public speaker; in 2016 she spoke at an All Party Parliamentary Group meeting about sex education and disability and speaks extensively with parents and caregivers.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements. Preface. 1. The Context of Sexuality and Severe Autism.
2. A Framework for Teaching Sexuality. 3. Boys and Men. 4. Girls and Women.
5. Appropriate Behaviour. 6. Recognising and Reporting When Things Don't
Seem Right. 7. Long Term Future. Appendices. References. Resources. Index.