Accessibility Summit Presentation 2017
The Road Less Traveled: Supporting Adults with IDD in their Journey to Healthy Sexuality
Russ Kinkade, Psy.D. | Lori Konopasek, MSW | Laura Pollard MS
Russ Kinkade, Psy.D. | Lori Konopasek, MSW | Laura Pollard MS
Session Description :
Navigating the path towards sexual and relational maturity brings both challenges and opportunities. This workshop will provide practical insights and strategies to assist young people with IDD in their growth towards becoming sexually healthy adults. We will address misconceptions about sexuality, sexual and relational boundaries, private and public behavior, problematic sexual behaviors, and preparation for marriage. Opportunities for questions and discussion will be woven into the presentation structure.
Navigating the path towards sexual and relational maturity brings both challenges and opportunities. This workshop will provide practical insights and strategies to assist young people with IDD in their growth towards becoming sexually healthy adults. We will address misconceptions about sexuality, sexual and relational boundaries, private and public behavior, problematic sexual behaviors, and preparation for marriage. Opportunities for questions and discussion will be woven into the presentation structure.
| sexuality_outline.pdf |
PART I: Destination
Part II: PREPARATION
Part III: NAVIGATION
Resources:
Christian:
- Being a Man or Woman of God | Karen R. Carter | Christian Churches Disability Ministry
Secular:
- The ARC | People with Intellectual Disabilities and Sexual Violence
- Psych Central | A Parent’s Guide To Protecting Kids with Intellectual Disabilities from Sexual Abuse | MARIE HARTWELL-WALKER, ED.D
- Autism Speaks | Parent Workbook
- Sexuality Across the Lifespan | Baxley & Zendell (2011)
- Staying Safe from Sexual Abuse | Down's Syndrome Association UK
| sexuality_idd_ol.pdf |