title: The role of the pediatric nurse practitioner in educating teens with mental retardation about sex.
abstract: Adolescents with mental retardation have sexual needs that are often overlooked, underestimated, or considered problematic by parents, teachers, or other caregivers. This article describes ways in which the pediatric nurse practitioner can help these special teens develop responsible social and sexual relationships through assessment, education, coordination of services, appropriate referrals, and regular follow-up.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wheeler
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pilecki
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Parker
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000451:nursing*; D008297:Male; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D012380:Role; D012736:Sex Education