Sexuality and Sexual Health for Individuals with a Learning Disability

David Thompson has a wide experience in health and social care. His work with Pavilion spans 20 years, largely in relation to his direct work on sexual issues for people with learning disabilities, which was the focus of his PhD. Other areas of expertise include supporting older people with learning disabilities and their family carers. Recently he was very involved in the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act in developing the role of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy service across England. He is a trustee of the Ann Craft Trust and currently studying to be a mental health nurse at King's College, London.

Covering each of the five learning outcomes of the QCF unit LD307 Principles of Supporting Individuals with a Learning Disability Regarding Sexuality and Sexual Health, this guide will help you to: Understand the development of human sexuality Understand how the sexual development of individuals with a learning disability can differ Understand the issues of sexual health and how these can be supported Understand relevant legislation influencing the support of sexuality and sexual health for individuals with learning disabilities Know how to support the sexual expression of an individual with a learning disability. It also contains thinking activities to encourage you to reflect on what you already know to about sexuality and sexual health for individuals with a learning disability.