Out of the Shadows A Report of the Sexual Health and Wellbeing of People with Learning Disabilities in Northern Ireland by Audrey Simpson, Attracta Lafferty, RoyMcconkey Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2006 by Family Planning Association ISBN-13: 978-1-905506-15-6, ISBN: 1-905506-15-5
"This work presents findings from people with learning disabilities, family carers, front-line staff and professionals, and looks at the provision of relationships and sexuality education in Northern Ireland."
"Cultural influences impact on all our lives and this is no less true for people with Down syndrome. In this book, we describe various cultural responses to disability; we look at families and individuals with Down syndrome from a cross-cultural perspective and how best they can be supported, and we examine the form and functions of service systems that are culturally sensitive and appropriate. Within each of these three main sections, a ..."
"'This book is an inspiration, for both the breadth and depth of its practitioner-led investigations into pedagogies for young people with severe and complex learning disabilities (severe autistic spectrum disorders in particular), and for the example it offers of sustained and authoritative school-based research.' (Lesley Saunders, Visiting Professor, Institute of Education, University of London) T]his book is especially welcome. It de ..."