title: A Review and Treatment Selection Model for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Who Engage in Inappropriate Sexual Behavior.
abstract: Some individuals with developmental disabilities develop inappropriate sexual behaviors such as public masturbation, disrobing, and touching others in an unwanted sexual manner. Such acts are problematic given the taboo nature of the behaviors and the potential for significant negative consequences, such as restricted community access, injury, and legal ramifications. Therefore, it is necessary to equip caregivers and practitioners with effective treatment options. The purpose of this paper is to review studies that have evaluated behavioral treatments to reduce inappropriate sexual behavior in persons with developmental disabilities. The strengths and weaknesses of each treatment are reviewed, and a model for treatment selection is provided.
authors.affiliation: Baylor University, Waco, TX USA.
authors.forename: Tonya N
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-9349-0736
authors.initials: TN
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.affiliation: University of Oregon, Eugene, OR USA.
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Machalicek
authors.affiliation: Baylor University, Waco, TX USA.
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Scalzo
authors.affiliation: Baylor University, Waco, TX USA.
authors.forename: Alicia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kobylecky
authors.affiliation: University of Oregon, Eugene, OR USA.
authors.forename: Vincent
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.affiliation: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA USA.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pinkelman
authors.affiliation: Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL USA.
authors.forename: Jeffrey Michael
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.affiliation: Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Jeff
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sigafoos
keywords: Developmental disability; Disrobing; Inappropriate sexual behavior; Masturbation; Treatment review; Treatment selection model