Clinician Experience Using the Socio-Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes Assessment Tool-Revised (SSKAAT-R).

BACKGROUND

Socio-sexual assessment tools like the SSKAAT-R are valuable for sexual education programming and interventions with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Although studies have been conducted on the psychometric properties of the SSKAAT-R, less is known about how clinicians use the tool in practice with individuals. As part of a larger research project, this paper explores clinicians' experiences using the SSKAAT-R.

METHOD: A total of 17 clinicians participated in semi-structured interviews. Themes were identified through Thematic Analysis.

RESULTS

Clinicians spoke to the versatility of the SSKAAT-R administration. Clinicians often used the SSKAAT-R to assess client vulnerability and risk. Clinicians also spoke to the importance of the attitudes section for understanding client beliefs, while the knowledge section helped identify strengths and skill gaps.

CONCLUSIONS

This study sheds light on how clinicians use the SSKAAT-R with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.