Course Overview

This course focuses on providing support and treatment for adults in residential facilities, particularly individuals with a history of sexual offenses or dysfunctional sexual behavior (DSB). Difficulties in sexual development have aversive effects on the individuals involved, as well as the community, legal and correctional institutions, and mental and behavioral healthcare systems. Research and current resources for care providers are limited compared to training available for other maladaptive behaviors, and direct support for residential consumers is even more difficult to access. Adults in community care facilities often have developmental disabilities or are dually diagnosed with additional mental health issues that exacerbate the risk of DSB.

This course is the second part of a series aimed at developing skills for direct support professionals to teach functional replacement skills, reduce current DSB, and minimize the likelihood of future DSB. Attendees will receive training in research-based interventions and strategies (e.g., Applied Behavior Analysis), functional skills training, and positive support procedures to support healthy sexual development.