'Exploring the perspectives of young adults with developmental disabilities about sexuality and sexual health education'.
Daina CoulterClaire LynchAnnette V JoostenPublished in: Australian occupational therapy journal (2023)
Participants suggested that sexuality was important to them, and they had the same expectations about sexuality and relationships as many young adults. However, their autonomy and self-determination to set sexuality goals were constrained by societal attitudes. Supportive family and friends enabled opportunities, but they believed the knowledge and attitudes about disability, and about disability and sexuality, of community members, service providers, funders, and educators needed to change to enable increased opportunity to express their sexuality. Participants reported a need for individualised sexual health education provided by professionals with expertise.