I appreciated the extent of the tools section to assist with screening and the real scenario about how to support an adult with sexual self determination. I plan to share this information with our county DD staff, because I think this is an important and innovative aspect of well-being.
— training participant

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The Intersection of Sexual Development & the Need for Direct Care

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how a need for direct care impacts and impedes sexual development

  • Articulate the implicit biases a majority of people hold against sexuality and disabilities / disorders

  • Learn the most common outcomes for a supported person who is involved in a sexual incident

  • Recognize how parents and care professionals need to work together to foster healthy sexual development

Description

This training outlines the needs, realities, and barriers of people who require direct care related to sexual development. It also identifies the widespread implicit biases against sexuality and disabilities / disorders, and examines the four primary outcomes that lead to a lower quality of life for a supported person following a sexual incident.

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