Abstract Purpose of Review Few studies have examined disparities in autism services and
functional outcomes over the life course. Transition to adulthood is an especially important …

Expressing sexuality is part of the human experience, yet sexual health is often ignored in
regard to persons with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities are at risk of sexual abuse …

Sexuality is an important component in people's lives, however forgotten in people with
intellectual disabilities. Faced with this situation, people with intellectual disabilities tend to …

Introduction We examined the breadth of research on sex, sexuality, and sexual and
reproductive health and rights with young people with intellectual disability in the past two …

Sexual and reproductive health is an important aspect of human development, but
discussions with adolescents and young adults on this topic are often challenging for health …

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) may experience greater
risk of sexually transmitted infections, higher rates of sexual abuse, and decreased sexual …

When caring for adolescents, providers may feel ill equipped to address issues of sexuality.
In part, this may reflect the tendency to equate “sexuality” with “sexual intercourse.” Sexual …

As stated by the World Health Organization,“Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional,
mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality… Sexual health requires a positive and …

Background Sex education is essential as it equips individuals with the knowledge to live
independent and safe sex lives. However, in the United Kingdom, sex education is not …

Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to examine the research evidence
concerning the views and experiences of people with intellectual disabilities regarding their …