HBGIASH0016 - Understanding and Affirming the Sexuality Needs of Individuals with IDD

Course Description

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities have sexuality related needs, desires, and concerns that can occur throughout their lifespan.  Loved ones and interdisciplinary support staff provide a variety of opportunities for daily living, often connected to a person’s sexuality.  It is critical that loved ones and caregiving staff become familiar with ways to support a person’s healthy sexual growth and safety in social situations and relationships with others.  In this session, we will present the holistic model of sexuality to facilitate understanding of the sexuality related needs, desires, and concerns such as risk for sexual violence and other forms of abuse that may be experienced throughout a person’s lifespan.  We will also discuss the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in supporting a person’s sexuality.

Course Outline

Registration:  Individual online registration is required for each person.  - There is a limited number of registrations available per training – During this fiscal year a total of 2 trainings are being offered.  

Training Details: The training will run from 8:30am to 4:00pm with sign-in beginning at 8:30am. Lunch will be provided. 

Location and Dates:

HBGIASH0016-001 - Monday, August 6, 2018 at Temple University Harrisburg

HBGIASH0016-002 - Friday, August 24, 2018 at Temple University Main Campus, Philadelphia

Continuing Education Credit: If you are interested in receiving CE credits for the training, select the “TUH CEs” Option.  Payment must be made at checkout.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

1.  Describe how living with intellectual and developmental disabilities can impact how a person experiences their sexuality. 
2. State three sexuality related needs, desires, or concerns that can arise for a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 
3. List three reasons to be sensitive to the possibility of history of sexual trauma when supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  
4. Determine three factors to consider when educating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities about sexuality related concepts.
5. State three strategies to facilitate communicating about healthy sexuality, relationships, and values. 
6. Recognize three benefits for taking an interdisciplinary approach in supporting a person’s sexuality, including experiences with abuse, for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.