title: Need for a Comprehensive Sex and Relationship Education Programme for Adults with Learning Disability.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Most people with learning disabilities (PWLD) have little understanding of the concept of sex and relationship. PWLD are vulnerable and more likely to be victims of sexual offending. Currently, the only formal access to sex and relationship education that PWLD have is in special need schools.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  The right to express their sexuality is frequently restricted or denied by restricted policies, negative attitudes and lack of awareness of their needs.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To provide a Comprehensive Sex and Relationship Education programme for PWLD.
  
  
  METHODS
  These group/individual sessions will led by a sexuality support worker with experience in working with PWLD. They will be supported by members of the multidisciplinary team including, psychiatrist, psychologist, occupational therapists etc.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Providing sex and relationship education PWLD would help them achieve a fulfilling and rewarding sexual experience and make them less vulnerable to sexual abuse. There should be greater emphasis to be placed on sex and relationship education in PWLD; preferably by qualified professionals.
authors.affiliation: East London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
authors.forename: Humphrey
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Enow
authors.forename: Priya
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Nagalingam
authors.forename: Ranbir
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Madhusudan Deepak
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Thalitaya
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004495:Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D012736:Sex Education