Sexuality issues and gynecologic care of adolescents with developmental disabilities.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2008
Abstract
All human beings are sexual from birth to death and all children and adolescents with or without disability or chronic illness must incorporate appropriate sexuality concepts into their processes of development from childhood to adolescence. This article considers sexuality issues and reproductive care of adolescents with developmental disabilities. Potential consequences of disability on sexuality are reviewed, including sexual abuse and sexual dysfunction. Comprehensive sexuality education is vital for normal growth and development of all youth including those with developmental disabilities.
Volume
55
Issue
6
First Page
1315
Last Page
1335
ISSN
0031-3955
Published In/Presented At
Greydanus, D. E., & Omar, H. A. (2008). Sexuality issues and gynecologic care of adolescents with developmental disabilities. Pediatric clinics of North America, 55(6), 1315–viii. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcl.2008.08.002
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
19041460
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article