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

Authors

Tonya N. Davis, Baylor UniversityFollow
Wendy Machalicek, University of OregonFollow
Rachel Scalzo, Baylor UniversityFollow
Alicia Kobylecky, Baylor University
Vincent Campbell, University of Oregon
Sarah E. Pinkelman, Utah State UniversityFollow
Jeffrey Michael Chan, Northern Illinois UniversityFollow
Jeff Sigafoos, Victoria University of WellingtonFollow

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Behavior Analysis in Practice

Volume

9

Issue

4

Publisher

Springer Link

Publication Date

6-4-2015

First Page

389

Last Page

402

Abstract

Some individuals with developmental disabilities develop inappropriate sexual behaviors such as public masturbation, disrobing, and touching others in an unwanted sexual manner. Such acts are problematic given the taboo nature of the behaviors and the potential for significant negative consequences, such as restricted community access, injury, and legal ramifications. Therefore, it is necessary to equip caregivers and practitioners with effective treatment options. The purpose of this paper is to review studies that have evaluated behavioral treatments to reduce inappropriate sexual behavior in persons with developmental disabilities. The strengths and weaknesses of each treatment are reviewed, and a model for treatment selection is provided.

Recommended Citation

Davis, T. N., Machalicek, W., Scalzo, R., Kobylecky, A., Campbell, V., & Pinkelman, S., Chan, J. M., & Sigafoos, J.(2015).A review and treatment selection model for individuals with developmental disabilities who engage in inappropriate sexual behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0062-3