Learning Disabilities: Books and leaflets
SEX AND RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES OR DISABILITIES
BAKER, S. (2005)
Growing up, sex and relationships: a booklet to support parents of young disabled people. London: Contact a Family. 24pp. This booklet has been written for parents and families whose children have physical disabilities, including those who may also have mild to moderate learning disabilities. It looks at how being disabled might impact on issues around sex and relationships and offers guidance on what parents can do to support their child as they grow into young adults and start to form intimate relationships. Includes a directory of further publications and useful organisations. The booklet is part of a series of publications that have been produced by a group of organisations with expertise and experience in the field of disability and Sex and Relationships Education. They include: the PROUD Consortium, the Arthrogryposis Group, Contact a Family, Council for Disabled Children, National Children’s Bureau and the Sex Education Forum. The booklet is available in full text on the Contact a Family website.
CHRISTOPHERS, H. (2005)
Growing up, sex and relationships: a booklet for young disabled people. London: Contact a Family. 9pp. This booklet is for physically disabled young people and aims to provide them with information about sex and relationships, and sexual health. It includes sections about self esteem and body image, bullying, puberty, making friends, developing sexual relationships, contraception and sexually transmitted infections. Includes a directory of useful organisations. The booklet is part of a series of publications that have been produced by a group of organisations with expertise and experience in the field of disability and SRE. They include: the PROUD Consortium, the Arthrogryposis Group, Contact a Family, Council for Disabled Children, National Children’s Bureau and the Sex Education Forum. The booklet is available in full text on the Contact a Family website.
DRURY, J., HUTCHINSON, L., and WRIGHT, J. (2000)
Holding On, Letting Go: Sex, sexuality and people with learning disabilities. London: Souvenir Press Ltd. 127pp. (Human Horizons). Directed at parents and other direct carers, Holding On, Letting Go is a practical book, well illustrated with a wealth of case studies with which parents will easily identify. It addresses the many stereotypes about disability and sexuality.
KERR-EDWARDS, L., and SCOTT, L. (2005)
Talking together….. about contraception: a book about contraception for young people with learning disabilities. London: fpa. 67pp. Aimed at young people with a learning disability, to help them get advice from someone they trust if they want to: understand their body; make choices about sex and contraception; and make sure they have safe sex. Uses clear pictures and easy-to-read stories to provide information. (Book Two, sold as part of a pack with Book One, ’Talking together….. about contraception: a practical resource for staff and parents working with young people with learning disabilities).
KERR-EDWARDS, L. and SCOTT, L. (2004)
Talking together … about growing up: a workbook for parents of children with learning disabilities. London: fpa. Coping with the changes that happen during puberty can prove difficult for parents and carers of children with learning disabilities. This resource offers support to parents helping children who are approaching or who are around the age of puberty understand about growing up and sex and relationships.
KERR-EDWARDS, L. and SCOTT, L. (2003)
Talking together about ….. sex and relationships: a practical resource for schools and parents working with young people with learning disabilities. London: fpa. This practical resource focuses on two characters, Tom and Debbie, and their circle of friends and family. Through illustrated stories, activities for use in the classroom and at home, and supporting information the book covers many issues facing people with learning disabilities as they enter adulthood, including: understanding sexuality and sexual behaviour; sexual choices and sexual health; and future possibilities in adulthood.
WILSON. L. (2004)
Let’s talk…..about sex and relationships. Sheffield: Centre for HIV/Sexual Health. 22pp. A booklet for parents about how to listen and talk to children and young people about sex and relationships. Includes a section for parents of children with learning difficulties or special needs, and a list of contacts for more information.
Useful websites and organisations:
Brook: www.brook.org.uk
Contact a Family: www.cafamily.org.uk/packs.html
fpa: www.fpa.org.uk
NSPCC Publications: www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/Publications
Pavilion Publishing: www.pavpub.com
Rapport Learning: www.rapportgroup.com
RNIB: www.rnib.org.uk
RNIB Online Shop: http://onlineshop.rnib.org.uk
