Loving Each Other Safely: Books Beyond Words tell stories in pictures to help people with intellectual disabilities explore and understand their own experiences

By Helen Bailey, Jason Upton and Catherine Brighton

Loving Each Other Safely is part of the Books Beyond Words series of picture books that help people with learning and communication difficulties to explore and understand their own experiences.

A loving relationship can be exciting and fulfilling. It can be difficult for people with learning disabilities to find a healthy way to look for intimacy in their lives. Use this book to help people explore their hopes and experiences. Guidelines are provided (as text at the back) for carers and supporters, health and other professionals providing support to people with learning disabilities. There is also a suggested storyline and recommended helpful organisations and further resources.

BMA Medical Book Award Winner

• Language: English
• Publisher: Books Beyond Words
• Release date: Oct 16, 2013
• ISBN: 9781874439547

Helen Bailey

Helen Bailey is an Associate Specialist in Sexual Health/Genitourinary Medicine in North Wales, providing contraception and care for people with sexually transmitted infections and HIV. She is a member of the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV.