How to talk about relationships and sexuality with people who have intellectual disabilities: New guidelines on relationships and sexuality education programmes for children and young adults with intellectual disabilities offer nurses practical advice.
People with intellectual disabilities want meaningful relationships, which could mean friendship or intimacy. Nurses and other professionals can support children and young people with intellectual disabilities to understand sexuality as well as promoting friendships and safe relationships. However,...
| Publicado en: | Learning Disability Practice Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 9 - 12 |
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| Formato: | pictorial questions and answers Journal Article |
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Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The)
Apr2024
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| Sumario: | People with intellectual disabilities want meaningful relationships, which could mean friendship or intimacy. Nurses and other professionals can support children and young people with intellectual disabilities to understand sexuality as well as promoting friendships and safe relationships. However, best practice guidelines are needed to promote consistency in practice that meets their distinct needs. |
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