A Review and Treatment Selection Model for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Who Engage in Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

Overview

Journal Behav Anal Pract

Specialty Psychiatry

Date 2016 Dec 7

PMID 27920970

Citations 1

Authors

Tonya N Davis

Wendy Machalicek

Rachel Scalzo

Alicia Kobylecky

Vincent Campbell

Sarah Pinkelman

Jeffrey Michael Chan

Jeff Sigafoos

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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.

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