Overcoming Barriers to the Sexual Expression of Women with Developmental Disabilities.

Stinson, Jennifer; Christian, LeeAnn; Dotson, Lori Ann

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ERIC Number: EJ650486

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Publication Date: 2002

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Overcoming Barriers to the Sexual Expression of Women with Developmental Disabilities.

Stinson, Jennifer; Christian, LeeAnn; Dotson, Lori Ann

Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), v27 n1 p18-26 Spr 2002

This article discusses barriers to sexual fulfillment faced by women with developmental disabilities, including: access to gynecological healthcare, limited choices regarding reproductive issues, lack of sex education, and prevailing negative stereotypes that affect the way women are viewed by others and the way they view themselves. Recommendations are provided. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adults, Attitude Change, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Delivery Systems, Disability Discrimination, Females, Health Promotion, Interpersonal Relationship, Mental Retardation, Reproduction (Biology), Sex Education, Sex Stereotypes, Sexuality

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special Series: Issues of Sexuality for People with Developmental Disabilities.