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Responding to masturbation in supporting sexuality and challenging behaviour in services for people with learning disabilities

Cambridge, Paul, Carnaby, Steve, McCarthy, Michelle (2003) Responding to masturbation in supporting sexuality and challenging behaviour in services for people with learning disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 7 (3). pp. 251-266. ISSN 1469-0047. (doi:10.1177/14690047030073005) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:67329)

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Abstract

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.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1177/14690047030073005
Uncontrolled keywords: sexuality, learning disabilities
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research > Tizard
Depositing User: Michelle McCarthy
Date Deposited: 14 Jun 2018 18:46 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:25 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/67329 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Cambridge, Paul.

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Carnaby, Steve.

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McCarthy, Michelle.

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