Sexual expression of mentally retarded people: educational and legal implications.
Issues of legal consent and competency, in addition to the relevant psychological literature, were reviewed in relation to institutional policy for sexual management of mentally retarded individuals. The significance of comprehensive sex education was also discussed. Finally, suggestions were provided that minimize prejudicial treatment of mentally retarded people, without eliminating their opportunities for sexual expression.
Abramson
P R
PR
Department of Psychology, UCLA 90024.
Parker
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T
Weisberg
S R
SR
D004495:Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000523:psychology*; D012736:Sex Education / Q000379:methods*; D012725:Sexual Behavior