Introduction

Despite the emphasis on the rights of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to live a full and meaningful life, many do not get the opportunity to experience sexual relationships and parenthood. Parents and service providers are key sources of support for adults with IDD. The aim of the current study was to examine their attitudes and role perceptions in order to suggest a framework through which to provide optimal support for sexual relationships and parenthood.

Method

The study employed qualitative analysis of interviews with 30 parents of adults with IDD and 40 service providers. Data was collected during 2018 and 2019.

Results

Findings demonstrated that parents and service providers provided partial support in regard to the sexuality of adults with IDD, and expressed reservations and concerns. Service providers focused on the goal of teaching skills related to sexuality and protection against harm. Parents wanted to transfer the responsibility for this issue to service providers. Concerning parenting, service providers and parents held negative attitudes.

Conclusions

The findings indicated a complex picture of conflicting and disorganized attitudes, by parents and service providers. Along with the recognition of rights, there are also concerns, reservations, and even objections.

Social Policy Implications

The current study proposes that adults with IDD should be provided with holistic support, in which sexuality and parenthood are included as part of the components that are pertinent to leading a meaningful life in adulthood.

中文翻译：

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在成人对性关系和父母的期望中支持智力和发育障碍的人

介绍

尽管重视智力和发育障碍（IDD）的成年人享有过充实和有意义的生活的权利，但许多人仍然没有机会体验性关系和父母身份。父母和服务提供者是对国际直拨电话成人的主要支持来源。本研究的目的是检查他们的态度和角色观念，以提供一个框架，通过该框架为性关系和父母身份提供最佳支持。

方法

该研究对30名IDD成人的父母和40名服务提供者的访谈进行了定性分析。数据收集于2018年和2019年。

结果

调查结果表明，父母和服务提供者对IDD成人的性行为提供了部分支持，并表示了保留和关注。服务提供者专注于讲授与性行为和保护免受伤害有关的技能的目标。家长希望将对此问题的责任转移给服务提供商。关于育儿，服务提供者和父母持消极态度。

结论

调查结果表明，父母和服务提供者的态度相互矛盾，杂乱无章。除了承认权利之外，还存在一些担忧，保留甚至反对意见。

社会政策含义

当前的研究建议，应向IDD成人提供整体支持，其中性生活和父母身份应作为与过着有意义的成年生活相关的组成部分。