This handbook covers the most common sexual issues for people with learning disabilities. It will be useful to staff who are looking to be more confident with their work in this area. It will be also helpful for students on courses which cover learning disability issues. Parents, and other relatives, will also get advice on how to respond to sexuality issues.

A range of authors share their direct experience of working with people with learning disabilities on sexual issues. They give ideas on helping people with learning disabilities to learn about their bodies and sex. The focus is on what staff and family members can do themselves, but it also recommends when specialist help may be needed. Ideas for further reading and specialist organisations are included.

 The content includes:

·         The law
·         Masturbation
·         Menstruation and menopause
·         Profound learning disabilities
·         Sexual opportunities
·         Same sex and opposite sex relationships
·         Pregnancy
·         Sexual abuse
·         Unacceptable sexual behaviour
·         Sex education

Professionals within the social care sector are required to undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Those who use this resource will be able to gain CPD points.

Vital information for: relatives, sex education and health promotion workers, professionals working in services, social workers, nurses, carers, professionals working with people with learning disabilities, community learning disability teams and students.