Responding to masturbation in supporting sexuality and challenging behaviour in services for people with learning disabilities: A practice and research overview

Masturbation is frequently referenced as a key issue for supporting the sexuality of people with learning disabilities, yet the subject has received little attention in the professional and academic literature. This article provides an overview of masturbation in relation to service responses and us...

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Published in:Journal of intellectual disabilities 2003-09, Vol.7 (3), p.251-266
Main Authors: CAMBRIDGE, Paul, CARNABY, Steven, MCCARTHY, Michelle
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior problems
Clinical training
Educational sciences
Intellectual disabilities
Learning disabilities
Learning disabled people
Maladjustment
Masturbation
Mythology
Organization, theories, methods
Sex education
Sexuality
Special education research
User services
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Summary:Masturbation is frequently referenced as a key issue for supporting the sexuality of people with learning disabilities, yet the subject has received little attention in the professional and academic literature. This article provides an overview of masturbation in relation to service responses and user support in sexuality work in learning disability more widely, drawing in evidence and experience from sex education, clinical work and staff training. Issues such as gender, sexuality, culture and consent are addressed and some of the commonly held myths and assumptions about sexuality and masturbation are challenged. The discussion and related suggestions are designed to be of value to service managers and practitioners, particularly those involved in sexuality work and one-to-one support.
ISSN:1469-0047
1744-6295
DOI:10.1177/14690047030073005