Kako se roditelji adolescenata sa poteškoćama u razvoju nose sa seksualnim promjenama i potrebama njihove djece?
Sexuality of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities: parental view

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this research was to examine the need of parents of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities between the ages of 12 - 18 for education about child's sexuality. Also the aim was to examine the problems that parents face when it comes to the sexual development of their children, and how additional support and help can be provided to them. The study included 14 mothers of children with developmental disabilities who are regular users of Association of families of children and adults with developmental disabilities „Dajte nam šansu“ and The Centar for upbringing, education and rehabilitation „Vladimir Nazor“ Sarajevo. In order to collect the data, we used qualitative approach and conducted semi-structured interviews with mothers, and descriptive analytical method was used in analysing data. According to obtained data parents do not have sufficient knowledge neither professional support to guide development of child's sexual needs and changes. Also they do not have knowledge of protecting their children from possible sexual abuse. Lack of knowledge leads to fears, anxiety and confusion in parents, deepens their feelings of insecurity and increases their exposure to stress, while negatively influencing development and adaptation in children. We can conclude that there is a strong need and demands from parents for education about sexuality of their children in order to ensure proper sexual development.

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