Abstract

GONCALVES, Josiane Peres  and  BARBOSA, Maria Madalena Freitas. MOTHERS AND PROFESSIONALS' OPINIONS ON THE SEXUALITY OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. Rev. Exitus [online]. 2020, vol.10, e020021.  Epub Mar 28, 2022. ISSN 2237-9460.  https://doi.org/10.24065/2237-9460.2020v10n0id1143.

The objective of this study is to investigate the sexuality of people with intellectual disabilities, from the perspective of professional and family who live with this reality. The qualitative research was conducted with three professional and three account for adults with intellectual disabilities. The results indicate that there are some myths on the subject that are not confirmed in practice, there is the need to overcome these myths. It concludes that sexuality is the most normal human characteristics felt by all and, therefore, everyone has the right to enjoy it, including people who have intellectual disabilities.

Keywords : Sexuality; Intellectual Disabilities; Sex Education.

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