Interventions for inappropriate sexual behavior in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A brief review

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 1316-1320
Author(s):  
John Michael Falligant ◽  
Sacha T. Pence
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

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

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 389-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tonya N. Davis ◽  
Wendy Machalicek ◽  
Rachel Scalzo ◽  
Alicia Kobylecky ◽  
Vincent Campbell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Treatment Selection ◽  
Selection Model ◽  
Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

Behavioral Interventions for Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in Individuals With Developmental Disabilities and Acquired Brain Injury: A Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 123 (3) ◽  
pp. 254-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Casey J. Clay ◽  
Sarah E. Bloom ◽  
Joseph M. Lambert
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Specific Response ◽  
Supporting Evidence ◽  
Inappropriate Sexual Behavior ◽  
Single Subject Research ◽  
Function Based Intervention

Abstract Inappropriate sexual behavior (ISB) is a common, but understudied, issue for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities (DD), intellectual disability (ID), and/or acquired brain injuries (ABI). We conducted a systematic review to identify, analyze, and synthesize published behavior-analytic approaches to intervention for ISB in DD, ID, or ABI populations. Twenty-three studies employing single-subject research methodology were identified and evaluated using quality indicators described by Horner et al. (2005). Results of our analysis suggest insufficient evidence exists to consider any specific response-suppression technique an overarching treatment for decreasing ISB using the Horner et al. criteria. However, broadly speaking, behavior analytic approaches have been highly effective. Practitioners should consider function-based intervention and draw from studies identified as having strong supporting evidence.

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