Transvestism in a person with learning disabilities presenting with behavioural problems.

A case of transvestism is reported in a 47-year-old man with learning disabilities. He had developed encephalitis in childhood, which had resulted in moderate learning disabilities and epilepsy, and had been living in institutions from the age of six. He did not have any chance to express his sexual...

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Publicado en:Journal of Intellectual Disability Research Vol. 39; no. 5; pp. 454 - 457
Autores principales: Thomas PR, Dealwis K
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Oct1995
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Sumario:A case of transvestism is reported in a 47-year-old man with learning disabilities. He had developed encephalitis in childhood, which had resulted in moderate learning disabilities and epilepsy, and had been living in institutions from the age of six. He did not have any chance to express his sexual desire and this frustration manifested as aggressive behaviour. Recently, he moved to a community home and his deviant sexual behaviour became apparent. Management of his problems involves organizing a behavioural programme linking his cross dressing with aggressive behaviour.