Developing Positive Sexuality & Dealing with Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
Dorothy Griffiths, Ph.D.
On-Site Workshop: This workshop can be scheduled at your agency, school, program.
Behavior Intervention Specialists, Inc can represent Dr. Griffith in making contractual
agreements, scheduling and travel. The following should answer most of your questions
regarding the content of the workshop and Dr. Griffith's credentials. Information about
Behavior Intervention Specialists, Inc is at the bottom of this page, as is our contact
information.
Content of the Workshop: This seminar will provide a practical approach to
understanding and supporting the development of sexually appropriate behavior and for
intervening across the range of sexually inappropriate behavior. The focus of the seminar
will be on individuals with developmental disabilities. Part I of the seminar will address factors
that are obstacles to appropriate sexual development of persons with disabilities. Case
studies will be used to illustrate some barriers that exist in this regard, including segregation,
lack of privacy, social skills deficits, client vulnerability, and social attitudes. Part II will include
discussion of specific behaviors that may be problematic, including public masturbation,
aggressive sexual behaviors, and behaviors that involve invasion of privacy. Strategies for
assessing the dynamics of these behaviors will also be included. Part III of the seminar will
include discussion of intervention techniques that include social skills and relationship
education, sex education, teaching coping strategies, and arousal control techniques.
Finally, in Part IV, participants will have opportunities for small group discussion and
evaluation of several case studies. Throughout the seminar, emphasis will be placed on
incorporating lifestyle issues and nonaversive behavioral intervention into an overall
treatment plan.
Behavioral Objectives: After attending the workshop, the participants will be able to
discuss the following topics – 1. How lack of normative learning, segregation, and
restrictiveness contribute to the development of inappropriate sexual behaviors 2. Differential
diagnosis of the etiology of sexual acting-out behavior 3. Understanding specific problems
such as perpetual arousal, public masturbation, and sexual aggression 4. Education and
treatment components across the ability range 5. The affects of medication on sexual
behavior 6. Case studies and group problem-solving
Who Should Attend: This workshop will provide essential information for program
administrators, behavior analysts, nurses, psychologists, QMRPs, social workers, special
educators, and supervisors of direct care providers. Workshop Format: Lecture, slides
and discussion.
Workshop Schedule
8:00 – 8:30 Registration, Coffee, Snacks
8:30 – 11:30 Morning Session
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 3:30 Afternoon Session
DOROTHY GRIFFITHS, Ph.D.
Dr. Dorothy Griffiths completed her doctoral degree in the areas of community psychology
and social competency in 1991 through the University of Toronto and is currently Professor
in the Department of Child Studies, Brock University, St. Catherines, Ontario. In 1989, she
wrote a ground-breaking book (with Vernon Quinsey and David Hingsburger) entitled
Changing Inappropriate Sexual Behavior: A Community-Based Approach for Persons with
Developmental Disabilities.
For 15 years, she directed the York Behavior Management Services in Richmond Hill,
Ontario. In this capacity, she oversaw programs that provide behavioral support for persons
with developmental disabilities, as well as community assessment and rehabilitation for
persons with traumatic brain injury. She also administered research, public education, and
consultation projects, including services related to sexuality education and intervention. Dr.
Griffiths also has extensive training and expertise in the area of sexual abuse prevention.
In her work in the area of sexuality, Dr. Griffiths believes that individuals with developmental
disabilities have rights that include privacy, sexuality, freedom of choice, risk, and the right to
say “no” to service providers. The intervention approaches she will discuss in the seminar
include those that teach rather than simply suppress, that encourage rather than punish,
and that allow opportunities to earn trust and demonstrate responsibility. Dr. Griffiths is
widely known as a dynamic and interesting presenter, and her seminar is sure to be thought-
provoking and practical for persons concerned with sexuality issues for those they support.
About Behavior Intervention Specialists, Inc: Since 1985, we have sponsored over
850 training workshops in 44 states and two Canadian provinces, with total attendance of
over 38,000. Workshop topics have included -- active treatment, aggression, autism,
behavioral diagnostics, dual diagnosis, functional analysis, medication, self-injury, sexuality,
social skills, and staff performance.
Additional Information: Please call Dr. Walt Antonow at 662-234-1640 for any additional
information regarding the workshop, or if you have questions about the cost of the
workshop and/or Dr. Griffiths' availability.
Dorothy Griffiths, Ph.D.
On-Site Workshop: This workshop can be scheduled at your agency, school, program.
Behavior Intervention Specialists, Inc can represent Dr. Griffith in making contractual
agreements, scheduling and travel. The following should answer most of your questions
regarding the content of the workshop and Dr. Griffith's credentials. Information about
Behavior Intervention Specialists, Inc is at the bottom of this page, as is our contact
information.
Content of the Workshop: This seminar will provide a practical approach to
understanding and supporting the development of sexually appropriate behavior and for
intervening across the range of sexually inappropriate behavior. The focus of the seminar
will be on individuals with developmental disabilities. Part I of the seminar will address factors
that are obstacles to appropriate sexual development of persons with disabilities. Case
studies will be used to illustrate some barriers that exist in this regard, including segregation,
lack of privacy, social skills deficits, client vulnerability, and social attitudes. Part II will include
discussion of specific behaviors that may be problematic, including public masturbation,
aggressive sexual behaviors, and behaviors that involve invasion of privacy. Strategies for
assessing the dynamics of these behaviors will also be included. Part III of the seminar will
include discussion of intervention techniques that include social skills and relationship
education, sex education, teaching coping strategies, and arousal control techniques.
Finally, in Part IV, participants will have opportunities for small group discussion and
evaluation of several case studies. Throughout the seminar, emphasis will be placed on
incorporating lifestyle issues and nonaversive behavioral intervention into an overall
treatment plan.
Behavioral Objectives: After attending the workshop, the participants will be able to
discuss the following topics – 1. How lack of normative learning, segregation, and
restrictiveness contribute to the development of inappropriate sexual behaviors 2. Differential
diagnosis of the etiology of sexual acting-out behavior 3. Understanding specific problems
such as perpetual arousal, public masturbation, and sexual aggression 4. Education and
treatment components across the ability range 5. The affects of medication on sexual
behavior 6. Case studies and group problem-solving
Who Should Attend: This workshop will provide essential information for program
administrators, behavior analysts, nurses, psychologists, QMRPs, social workers, special
educators, and supervisors of direct care providers. Workshop Format: Lecture, slides
and discussion.
Workshop Schedule
8:00 – 8:30 Registration, Coffee, Snacks
8:30 – 11:30 Morning Session
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 3:30 Afternoon Session
DOROTHY GRIFFITHS, Ph.D.
Dr. Dorothy Griffiths completed her doctoral degree in the areas of community psychology
and social competency in 1991 through the University of Toronto and is currently Professor
in the Department of Child Studies, Brock University, St. Catherines, Ontario. In 1989, she
wrote a ground-breaking book (with Vernon Quinsey and David Hingsburger) entitled
Changing Inappropriate Sexual Behavior: A Community-Based Approach for Persons with
Developmental Disabilities.
For 15 years, she directed the York Behavior Management Services in Richmond Hill,
Ontario. In this capacity, she oversaw programs that provide behavioral support for persons
with developmental disabilities, as well as community assessment and rehabilitation for
persons with traumatic brain injury. She also administered research, public education, and
consultation projects, including services related to sexuality education and intervention. Dr.
Griffiths also has extensive training and expertise in the area of sexual abuse prevention.
In her work in the area of sexuality, Dr. Griffiths believes that individuals with developmental
disabilities have rights that include privacy, sexuality, freedom of choice, risk, and the right to
say “no” to service providers. The intervention approaches she will discuss in the seminar
include those that teach rather than simply suppress, that encourage rather than punish,
and that allow opportunities to earn trust and demonstrate responsibility. Dr. Griffiths is
widely known as a dynamic and interesting presenter, and her seminar is sure to be thought-
provoking and practical for persons concerned with sexuality issues for those they support.
About Behavior Intervention Specialists, Inc: Since 1985, we have sponsored over
850 training workshops in 44 states and two Canadian provinces, with total attendance of
over 38,000. Workshop topics have included -- active treatment, aggression, autism,
behavioral diagnostics, dual diagnosis, functional analysis, medication, self-injury, sexuality,
social skills, and staff performance.
Additional Information: Please call Dr. Walt Antonow at 662-234-1640 for any additional
information regarding the workshop, or if you have questions about the cost of the
workshop and/or Dr. Griffiths' availability.
Developing Positive Sexuality & Dealing with
Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
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