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Sexual, social, and emotional development in people with Down's syndrome *
Author(s) -
Craft Ann
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
journal of the british institute of mental handicap (apex)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.633
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 1468-3156
pISSN - 0261-9997
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3156.1986.tb00347.x
Subject(s) - psychology , developmental psychology , emotional development , social change , social emotional learning , clinical psychology , political science , law
SUMMARY This article reviews the literature concerning the sexual development of people with Down's syndrome and considers the interplay of factors affecting their social and emotional development. The need for appropriate sociosexual education and training is discussed.