Exploring Sexuality and Disability in Teenagers

was  presented on February 5, 2015  by Dr. Bonnie Rice, DNP, ARNP, MSN, CRRN, CPHQ, CPST.

Bonnie Rice is the nurse practitioner for the Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Program at Tampa General Hospital’s Children’s Medical Services.
Her presentation focused on sexuality counseling during the inpatient rehabilitation stay, but the techniques are easily utilized in outpatient settings.

 At the end of the session, each participant will:

1. Identify sexuality as a normal part of growth and development for adolescents and teens
2. Describe some societal and psychosocial barriers to sexual development of adolescents with disabilities
3. List 2 proper methods and content for education about sexuality as child maturation/understanding progresses
4. Discuss in different diagnoses and the expected trajectories of sexual development
5. Categorize 2 issues surrounding contraception and disability
Recognize the potential for sexual abuse and the concept that education is the an effective preventative tool against abuse

At Tampa General, they include sexuality as a part of routine education for all families, whether facing a developmental challenge or coping with a newly acquired traumatic brain injury. Their comprehensive sexuality teaching program uses a comprehensive list of resources that will be shared with participants.

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