Atypical Adolescence and Sexuality

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The "atypical" teenagers discussed here include those with mental and physical impairments that may complicate their emerging sexual expression--retardation, asthmatic conditions, sensory disability, chronic illness. Also covered are general issues of adolescent sexuality, pregenital promiscuity, homosexuality, juvenile prostitution, sexual abuse. Not covered are AIDs afflicted teenagers, drug and alcohol abusers, or teenage females already pregnant. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)