Overview

Whether they are conscious of it or not, professionals working with people with learning disabilities play a central part in the personal relationship need of that person. The professional inevitably gets drawn into a form of intimacy, in physical caring, in emotional responsiveness, in social activities and networks which have no obvious parallel. Practice Issues in Sexuality and Learning Disabilities explores the effect that this intimacy may have on the sexual behaviour of people with learning difficulties and addresses issues of concern such as sexual abuse, HIV and AIDS, service provision for those from ethnic minorities, the development of policy guidelines and the implementation of such guidlines in the intensely personal area of sexuality. Ann Craft draws upon professional expertise from a broad range of backgrounds - from social work, education, psychology, and psychotherapy to medicine. She offers practical ideas and suggestions for service responses which acknowledge and respect the right of people with learning disabilities to express their sexuality in ways that are valued by other members of their society. Practice Issues in Sexuality and Learning Disabilities will be of interest to all whose work or relationship brings them into contact with people with learning difficulties - professionals, carers, parents, advocates. It will be invaluable to social workers, practitioners in social work and health, trainees, training officers and voluntary organizations

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Author:   Ann Craft
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.385kg
ISBN:  

9780415057356

ISBN 10:   0415057353
Pages:   290
Publication Date:   18 November 1993
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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`much to recommend in this overview' - Community Care `The text provides excellent insight into the many issues confronting the learning disability and personal relationships agenda. ... The book is down to earth and up to date and reflects contemporary reserch and policy relevance. ... will be of immense value and interest to all who live and work with people learning disabilities - parents, carers, advocates and professionals. ... a key text for inclusion in multi-disciplinary course curricula.' - Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health `... a useful and balanced introduction to this important topic.' - Owen Barr, Nursing Times `... they are all quite original, particularly in the excellent use they make of exercises and examples, which are well constructed, practical and interesting.` - A. L. Milroy, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne `In each book I have been struck by the clear writing, the gentle exposition, the friendly typography, and the careful choice of appropriate exercise material. The series well illustrates the value of the workbook approach to language study' - David Crystal

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