Considerations

For general advice on sexual health (eg safe sex practices) for males with developmental disability, see Sexuality in people with developmental disability. Screen for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) according to Australian guidelines. Adult men with developmental disability may need specific education on testicular self-examination; see also Testicular surveillance.

For strategies to support people with developmental disability who find examinations difficult, see Physical examination and investigations.

Self-stimulation and masturbation are normal behaviours, but in some instances can indicate an underlying medical problem in a person with developmental disability, see Masturbation in people with developmental disability. Counselling about need for privacy may be helpful.

For delayed or precocious puberty in a person with developmental disability, see Pubertal disorders.