Attitudes Towards the Sexuality of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review

Attitudes Towards the Sexuality of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review

Current research in attitudes towards the sexuality of adults with intellectual disabilities yields heterogeneous results. The aim of the present paper was

They treat you like an ‘it’: Strong calls for more inclusive healthcare

“They don’t treat you like a person. They treat you like an ‘it’.” That’s how one man with an intellectual disability described his encounters with medical professionals. He was one of 18 adults with intellectual disability, and eight support people, interviewed for a study on their experiences –particularly in genetic healthcare. The findings reveal consistent exclusion, confusion, and distress –urging a shift toward more inclusive, respectful …