FAMILY AND THE SEXUALITY OF A CHILD WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

This book is a valuable source of knowledge for parents, caregivers, and professionals who want to understand and support the sexual development of people with intellectual disabilities. The authors address an extremely sensitive and often overlooked topic, offering a comprehensive look at the family conditions that affect a child's sexuality. This publication is not only a collection of theoretical considerations but, above all, a practical guide that helps build open and supportive communication in the family.

• Support for families with children with intellectual disabilities.
• Understanding the influence of the family on the child's sexual development.
• Searching for unused resources in the family system.
• Individual approach to the needs of the child and family.
• Tips on communication and sex education.
• Analysis of stressors affecting the family.
• Systemic perspective in dealing with sexuality.

The book "Family and the Sexuality of a Child with Intellectual Disability", published by Difin, is a compendium of knowledge about the specific challenges faced by families raising children with intellectual disabilities. Based on many years of experience and research, the authors analyze in detail how the family climate, values, and beliefs of parents affect the sexual development of the child. This publication is an invaluable aid for parents who often feel lost and do not know how to talk to their child about sexuality.

The book also contains practical tips on sex education for children with intellectual disabilities. The authors emphasize how important it is to adapt the information provided to the child's level of development, use simple language, and avoid taboos. This publication encourages open and honest conversation, which is key to building a healthy relationship with the child. Moreover, the book draws attention to the role of social support for families who often struggle with isolation and lack of understanding from others.

"Family and the Sexuality of a Child with Intellectual Disability" is a book that gives hope and strength to parents, showing that the sexuality of a child with an intellectual disability can be treated as a natural and important element of their development. This publication is an invitation to reflect on one's own beliefs and attitudes, as well as to look for new opportunities to support the child and family. Thanks to this book, parents can become more aware and competent in the area of sex education, which will contribute to improving the quality of life of the child and the entire family. The book has 180 pages and is published in 176x250 mm format in a softcover binding by Difin Publishing.