Psychological First Aid for People with Intellectual Disabilities Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse

Aafke Scharloo MSc. is a clinical psychologist and remedial educationalist who has pioneered international approaches to helping people with intellectual disabilities recover from sexual abuse. Aafke is a consultant on special cases throughout the Netherlands and lectures internationally on issues concerning people with an intellectual disability, sexual abuse, maltreatment and trauma.Simone Ebbers MSc. is a healthcare psychologist, child psychologist, EMDR-practitioner and sexologist. She runs a private practice assessing and treating trauma and sexual abuse, and specialises in working with people with intellectual disabilities. Martine Spijker MSc. is a healthcare psychologist, EMDR-practitioner and psychotraumatherapist. She co-founded a treatment centre for helping children and young adults with mild intellectual disabilities and trauma. Martine also runs a private practice specialising in treating trauma and sexual abuse in children, teenagers and young adults.

This important book considers a whole system approach when supporting the needs of individuals with learning difficulties who experience sexual abuse. Practical exercises appropriate to mild, moderate and severe learning difficulties provide a containing and therapeutic experience for the individual at different stages in the recovery process. Essential reading for professionals, parents and caregivers.

• Foreword. Acknowledgements. 1. The SOS Handbook. 2. Sexual Abuse of People with an Intellectual Disability. 3. The Legal Framework in Cases of Sexual Abuse of People with an Intellectual Disability. 4. Trauma and Coping with Trauma. 5. Psychological First Aid for Clients with Intellectual Disabilities After Sexual Abuse. 6. Handbook for People with a Mild or Moderate Intellectual Disability. 7. Handbook for People with a Severe Intellectual Disability. 8. Support for Parents of Victims of Sexual Abuse with an Intellectual Disability. 9. Support for Healthcare Professionals Working with Victims of Sexual Abuse. 10. General Information Exercises and Psycho-education. 11. About the Authors.