Autism and Sexuality Education: Centering Pleasure in Prevention
Level: Beginner to beyond
For: Autistic adults, Parents, caregivers, family members, professionals
Autism Specific?: Yes
Autism and Sexuality Education: Centering Pleasure in Prevention
Wednesday, May 1, 5pm – 6pm
& Friday, May 3, 2024, 5pm-6:30pm
Presented by Morrigan Hunter (MA, MSW)
Live on Zoom
These two sessions address pleasure and autonomy as guiding principles for sexual health education in the Autistic community.
Through open discussions and interactive exercises, we’ll explore:
- Moving beyond traditional models of sexual health education to focus on building a positive and empowering relationship with sexuality.
- Creating a safe space to explore topics like gender identity, sexual orientation, and developing a healthy sense of self-ownership when it comes to sexual choices and experiences.
- Tailoring sexual health education materials to be accessible and informative for Autistic adults.
These sessions are designed for Autistic adults who want to feel empowered and knowledgeable about their sexual health, as well as parents/family members/caregivers and professionals.
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Event Details
In the two sessions, participants will learn about:
- Formulating effective strategies for promoting sexual and gender diversity-related health and well-being, with a focus on implementing recommendations outlined by Dewinter et al.
- Enhancing understanding and knowledge of sexuality, relationships, and gender diversity tailored specifically for autistic individuals and their families through comprehensive education and information dissemination.
- Enhancing proficiency in and enhancing accessibility to healthcare services addressing inquiries related to sexuality, relationships, and gender, focusing particularly on the prevention of and provision of support following experiences of sexual victimization.
- Integrating the perspectives and insights of the Autistic community into future research endeavors focused on enhancing well-being within the realms of sexuality, relationships, and gender diversity.
Morrigan Hunter (MA, MSW)
Morrigan Hunter (MA, MSW) is an Autistic researcher and educator whose work focuses on addressing violence against Autistic and other disabled people by centering pleasure and sexual health equity. Their work has included collaborations with domestic violence and sexual assault service organizations, disability service organizations, and sex positive communities. They live in Chicago with their partner and two bunnies, Opal and Mr. Wee Floofington.
Day 1: Wednesday May 1, 2024
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Introduction
Day 2: Friday, May 3, 2024
5:00 – 6:30 pm – Workshop
All times Pacific Time
Both Sessions $100
Last day to register is April 28, 2024
Group Discounts
Registering 3 or more attendees at a time? Receive a 10% discount!
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Bursaries
ACT is committed to ensuring equitable access to all our events. Bursaries are offered to mitigate financial barriers to registration. Full bursaries are specifically allocated for Indigenous individuals or those affiliated with organizations supporting Indigenous communities. We strongly encourage you to apply for bursaries promptly as funds are limited.
Apply by completing ACT’s Bursary Form by April 25, 2024. If you identify as Indigenous, or work for an Indigenous organization, complete our Bursary Form for Indigenous Communities.
Autism Funding
If you intend to utilize your child’s Autism Funding to cover your registration fees, ACT can directly invoice the Autism Funding Branch on your behalf. However, if you’re paying upfront with the intention of seeking reimbursement, it’s imperative to obtain prior approval from the Autism Funding Branch.
For information on how to register with your Autism Funding, visit Workshop Registration Using Autism Funding.
Zoom captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided at the event.