Establishing a Sexual Identity: Case Studies of Learners with Autism and Learning Difficulties

Autor/in	Tissot, Catherine
Titel	Establishing a Sexual Identity: Case Studies of Learners with Autism and Learning Difficulties
Quelle	In: Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 13 (2009) 6, S.551-566 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1362-3613
DOI	10.1177/1362361309338183
Schlagwörter	Learning Problems; Autism; Residential Schools; Disabilities; Sexuality; Sexual Identity; Interpersonal Competence; Case Studies; Adolescents; Maturity (Individuals); Identification (Psychology); Interviews; Observation; Foreign Countries; United Kingdom (England) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lernproblem; Autismus; Heimschule; Handicap; Behinderung; Sexualität; Geschlechtsidentität; Sexuelle Identität; Interpersonale Kompetenz; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Adolescent; Adolescence; Adoleszenz; Jugend; Jugendalter; Jugendlicher; Reifung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Beobachtung; Ausland
Abstract	The physical and emotional changes that occur in adolescence are part of the process of sexual maturity. These changes occur irrespective of ability and are often aligned with psychological and social factors. When the nature of a disability has an inherent limitation in social awareness, as is the case for individuals with autism, the achievement of personal sexual identity can become much more complex. Challenges in supporting individuals in this respect can be caused by the sensitive aspects of inappropriate behaviour, the abstract nature of teaching the topic, and the general reluctance on the part of parents and staff to discuss sexuality in individuals with disabilities. This article explores how a residential school addressed this gap. It provides details of how this need was met for seven students and the process undertaken to involve staff, parents and other stakeholders to establish ongoing support. (Contains 2 tables and 2 notes.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10