{"product_id":"how-to-respond-to-sexualized-acts-a-research-based-guide-for-families-and-frontline-staff-working-with-neurodivergent-individuals-paperback","title":"How to Respond to Sexualized Acts: A Research-Based Guide for Families and Frontline Staff Working with Neurodivergent Individuals - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKate E. Reynolds\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelationships and sexuality are key elements of human development, and neurodivergent individuals may need additional support to navigate them safely. Grounded in peer-reviewed research and work with key academics and practitioners, Kate Reynolds guides families and frontline staff through responding to and preventing sexualized acts. She provides practical advice and strategies to effectively and positively support individuals at an early stage, before psychiatric services or law enforcement become involved. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book covers attitudes and common responses to sexualized acts, the role of applied behavioral analysis, the neurodiversity movement and structural issues which impact healthy relationships and sexual development. Each chapter has an easy-read summary to help parents who may have a learning difficulty and to allow staff to create accessible resources. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmphasising the importance of communication, the need for consistent support for individuals and with an emphasis on human rights, the book explores how and when families and frontline staff can work together to support the people they care for.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKate Reynolds is an experienced author, adviser, public speaker and autism parent, who focuses on relationships and sexuality in autism and intellectual disability. She has written the Tom and Ellie books for JKP, as well as the recent Healthy Loving, Healthy Living series. \u003cbr\u003eKate has a Masters in Disability Studies, is working towards a doctorate and currently is doing research for the Churchill Trust. She has given papers at national and international conferences, including the National Autistic Society, the Chromosome 18 Europe conference and the All Party Parliamentary Group on disability and sex education. Kate runs workshops for parents and frontline staff, and does specific work with autistic or intellectually disabled individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8.43 x 5.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 19, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47622712328413,"sku":"9781805010104","price":68.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/DoJFbVVLLC9781805010104.webp?v=1773684046","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/how-to-respond-to-sexualized-acts-a-research-based-guide-for-families-and-frontline-staff-working-with-neurodivergent-individuals-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}