The purpose of this article was to examine the current status and effectiveness of sexual
education curricula for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID). To obtain a complete …

Early 20th century eugenicists propagated a system of ideas, values and dispositions that
constituted adults with intellectual disability as the antithesis of the paradigmatic citizen, and …

When young people with intellectual disability (ID) begin to explore their sexuality they face
a number of challenges accessing information and support. Unlike most of their non …

Background Despite a recent ideological shift towards the recognition of sexual autonomy
for people with an intellectual disability (ID), there are continuing social and cultural barriers …

Background Recent ideological shifts in service provision promote appropriate sexual
expression for people with an intellectual disability (ID), although there is little evidence that …

In the past, preventive health concerning sexuality of people with intellectual disabilities was
addressed through surgical sterilization as part of nationwide eugenic programs in many …

Background Sexual development plays a vital part in young people's emotional adjustment.
Method This study compared the sexual understanding of 30 adolescents with mild …

Background Sexuality is learned through sexual socialisation that women with intellectual
disabilities (IDs) understand and express. Rules of sexual engagement for these women can …

There is a growing recognition that people with disabilities have the same sexual needs and
rights as people without disabilities. However, less attention is paid to the sexuality of people …

Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) face multiple health disparities and challenges to
accessing health care. Little is known about sexual health care of this population and about …