Resources for Parents of and Professionals Working with Persons
with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The following is a brief list of resources explaining sexuality and
sexual health strategies for working with people who are
intellectually or developmentally challenged. These individuals
are at a high risk of exploitation and abuse.
They may lack the social and cognitive skills to negotiate
sexual relationships. They deserve information and access
to services to protect their health and safety.
Advocates' Publications on Working with Persons
with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities:
To order one of the books, simply click on the cover's image or the "click here to purchase this book" link. You will be taken to Amazon.com, where you'll be able to purchase the book you selected. Advocates for Youth will receive a five percent royalty from the sale. To submit a request to have a specific title listed, please
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Behaviour
Self! Using Behavioural Concepts to Understand
and Work with People with Developmental Disabilities
Dave Hingsburger
Diverse City Press, October 1996
ISBN: 1896230067
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Changing
Inappropriate Sexual Behavior: A Community-Based
Approach for Persons With Developmental Disabilities
Dorothy M. Griffiths, Vernon L. Quinsey, and David Hingsburger
Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 1989
ISBN: 1557660093
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The Facts of Life...and More
Sexuality and Intimacy for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Leslie Walker-Hirsch, M.Ed.,FAAMR (editor)
Brookes Publishing Co., 2007
ISBN: 1557667144
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Just
Say Know!: Understanding and Reducing the Risk
of Sexual Victimization of People with Developmental
Disabilities
Dave Hingsburger
Diverse City Press, 1995
ISBN: 1896230008
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Sexuality
and Women With Learning Disabilities
Michelle McCarthy
Jessica Kingsley Publisher, 1999
ISBN: 1853027308
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Sexuality:
Your Sons and Daughters With Intellectual Disabilities
Karin Melberg Schwier, David Hingsburger, and Dave Hingsburger
Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 2000
ISBN: 1557664285
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Socialization
and Sexuality: A Comprehensive Training Guide
for Professionals Helping People with Disabilities
that Hinder Learning
Winifred Kempton
Winifred Kempton Associates, 2003
ISBN: 0971076707
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A
Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for
Individuals With Autism
Beth Fouse & Maria Wheeler
Future Horizons, August 1997
ISBN: 1885477368
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Working
with People with Challenging Behaviors: A Guide
for Educators and Caregivers
Nathan E. Ory
CBAC Challenging Behavior Analysis and Consultation, 1995
ISBN: 0968456502
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