Sexual Health Library - a HSE Resource

A sexual health resource library has been set up in each Health Promotion office in Munster. 

Material is available to borrow.

Resources for working with clients with intellectual disabilities include:

·         Manuals & DVDs on general sexual health (Resources for Trainers and Staff)

·         Manual & Resources on Puberty 

 ·         Books supporting sexual health

Eric Emerson - Health inequalities and people with learning disabilities

People with learning disabilities are much more likely to have poor health than other people. We also know quite a lot about why this happens.

We have produced a report which summarises what we know. This report will be useful to people who commission or provide services for people with learning disabilities. We have also produced a one-page summary of this report for professionals and family carers.

We will update this report each year.
SEE ALSO
The Effectiveness of Health Checks

We have reviewed all relevant scientific studies on the effectiveness of health checks for people with learning disabilities.

The HANS Autism Physician Handbook

HANS has published a 34 page visual guide to autism behavorial “symptoms” which can be viewed online or downloaded and printed out. Hard copies are also available by mail order. 

Download as a PDF or Click here to read online  

“The HANS Autism Physician Handbook is an excellent and creatively designed reference that incorporates simply and succintly important information on early recognition of Autism. Its visual appeal with easy reading is not only an important resource to be used by any physician, but other medial professional, educators, and parents will find it very useful.”      

Sarojini Budden MD, FRCPC, FAAP
President, Oregon Pediatric Society

“The HANS Autism Physician Handbook is a remarkably clever, illustrated manual for doctors (and parents) that conveys instantly a simple process for early detection of autism. It’s a ‘must see’ for all primary care physicians!”

David W. Willis, M.D.
Vice-President, Oregon Pediatric Society
Director, Northwest Early Childhood Institute

“This handbook will enable primary care clinicians caring for children to screen for those at risk of autism.”

Click here to read online