• Developmentally inappropriate
  • Illegal per local and/or national statutes
  • Potentially harmful to self or others
  • Problem Sexual Behavior is not a diagnosis
  • Clinically concerning behaviors
  • Could be a symptom of a diagnosis (e.g., ADHD, PTSD, ODD, CD, etc.)

Examples of Problem Sexual Behaviors

  • Child who sexually touch themselves to the point of damage or harm.
  • Children who often “peek” on others
  • Sexual interactions that range from inappropriate touch to intercourse
  • Sexual behaviors that involve force or aggression