Inappropriate Sexual Behaviours

This fact sheet was written by the Acquired Brain Injury Outreach Service (a Queensland Health service) for families and support workers of people who have acquired a brain injury.

The guide will take you through:

• What are disinhibited and inappropriate sexual behaviours?
• Why does disinhibited sexual behaviour happen?
  • Decreased awareness
  • Impulsiveness
  • Changes in communication skills
  • Inability to express sexual needs
• Things to try
  • Talk about behaviour
  • Provide feedback about behaviour
  • Manage the environment
  • Provide supervision and structure
  • Plan Ahead
  • Things to do in the person’s home
  • Addressing sexuality needs
• Extra Resources

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What are inappropriate sexual behaviours?