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Online Article

Gender Identity and Autism

By Butter, Eric

This online article discusses gender identity in people with autism. Studies have found people with autism have a higher rate of gender dysphoria or gender variance. Autism Spea...


Classifications: Sexuality,  Mental Health

Book

Puberty: Coming to a Body Near You

By Kerri Isham

When parents and caregivers talk openly and honestly about sexuality, children will have the comfort, knowledge and support they need to achieve healthy sexual lives. Puberty ca...


Classifications: Sexuality

Book

Body Smart: Right from the Start

By Kerri Isham

This book, written to support children ages 3-10, will guide parents through the foundations of body safety and keeping kids safe from sexual abuse. It covers a wide range of topic...


Classifications: Sexuality

Online Video

Transition to Adulthood-Social-Sexuality Education for Young People with Autism

Autism 208

By Saltonstall, Britta

This online video (1 hour 22 minutes) discusses social-sexuality education for people with autism. It provides information about social skills related to sexuality, and also addre...


Classifications: Sexuality,  Social Skills

Online Article

The Lost Girls

Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood or Missed Altogether, Many Women with Autism Struggle to Get the Help They Need

By Mandavilli, Apoorva

This online article describes how girls and women on the autism spectrum may have difficulty obtaining a diagnosis and supports. It includes information about several cases, and d...


Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders,  Sexuality

Online Article

Sexuality and Relationships

Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorder

By Raising Children Network with Jacobs, Diane; Amaze; National Autistic Society (NAS); La Trobe University

This online article discusses how parents can provide clear information about sex, sexuality, and relationships for teenagers with autism. It discusses healthy relationships, bad ...


Classifications: Sexuality

Online Article

Learning about Bodies and Personal Boundaries

Children with ASD

By Raising Children Network with Green, Cherie

This online article discusses how parents can teach younger children with autism about their bodies, about public and private, and about personal boundaries. Raising Children Ne...


Classifications: Sexuality

Online Article

Autism, Sex & Relationships

By Autism West Midlands

This online article, written for autistic people, provides information about sexuality and relationships. Autism West Midlands aims "to provide specialist support and advice to ...


Classifications: Sexuality,  Adults With ASD

Online Article

Relationships and Sexuality Education: Volume Two

Research Bulletin Issue No. 22

By Middletown Centre for Autism with Hendrickx, Sarah

This online document summarizes research related to relationships and sexuality education for young people on the autism spectrum. The document highlights implications of the rese...


Classifications: Sexuality

Online Article

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Relationships and Sexuality

Research Bulletin Issue No. 5

By Middletown Centre for Autism with Moxon, Lynne

This online document summarizes research related to sexuality in individuals with autism. It discusses practical implications of the research findings, emphasizing the importance ...


Classifications: Sexuality

Online Article

Healthy Bodies for Girls

A Parent's Guide on Puberty for Girls with Disabilities

By Weitlauf, Amy; White, Stormi; Yancey, Olivia; Rissley, Caitlin Nicholl; Harland, Elizabeth with Van Tran, Cong; Bowers, Jennifer; Newsom, Cassandra

This online article provides information for parents of pubescent girls with developmental disabilities. It discusses a number of topics, such as hygiene, the distinction between ...


Classifications: Family Life,  Sexuality

Online Article

Healthy Bodies for Boys

A Parent's Guide on Puberty for Boys with Disabilities

By Weitlauf, Amy; White, Stormi; Yancey, Olivia; Rissley, Caitlin Nicholl; Harland, Elizabeth with Van Tran, Cong; Bowers, Jennifer; Newsom, Cassandra

This online article provides information for parents of pubescent boys with developmental disabilities. It discusses a number of topics, such as hygiene, the distinction between p...


Classifications: Family Life,  Sexuality

Online Article

Sexual Knowledge and Victimization in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

By Brown-Lavoie, Stephanie with Viecili, Michelle; Weiss, Jonathan

This online article describes a research study which investigated experiences of sexual victimization in individuals with autism. The study found that individuals with autism were...


Classifications: Sexuality,  Safety

Online Article

Puberty and Adolescence Resource

A Guide for Parents of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

By Autism Speaks with Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health

This online article provides guidance on the subject of puberty, which can be directly applied to pre-teens with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It aims to increase families' u...


Classifications: Sexuality,  Education

Online Article

Puberty and Children on the Autism Spectrum

By Dubie, Melissa

This online article provides tips on having discussions about puberty with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum. The Autism Society of America is an advocacy, educat...


Classifications: Sexuality,  Health

Online Video

Navigating Puberty, Adolescence and Beyond

Supporting Individuals with Neuro-Developmental Challenges

By Becker, Joy

This ACT - Autism Community Training video series provides parents, caregivers, and professionals with a foundation for teaching individuals with autism and/or other special needs ...


Classifications: Adults With ASD,  Sexuality

Online Article

Sexual Behaviours, Vocabulary, and Orientations in Adults on the Autism Spectrum

By Viecili, Michelle

This online article provides a brief overview of a research study that examined the sexual behaviors, sexual orientation, and sexual knowledge in adults with and without an Autism ...


Classifications: Adults With ASD,  Sexuality

Book

22 Things a Woman Must Know

If She Loves a Man with Asperger's Syndrome

By Simone, Rudy

This book is directed at women whose partners have Asperger syndrome. It is meant to help them understand their partner and provides tips on improving the relationship.


Classifications: Adults With ASD,  Sexuality

Website

FLASH Lesson Plans

Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Curriculum

By Public Health - Seattle & King County

This American website describes the FLASH curriculum, which provides a variety of information on sexuality education, including lesson plans for educators and resources for parents...


Classifications: Sexuality

Pamphlet/Booklet

There's No Place Like Home

For Sex Education

By Gossart, Mary

This resource for parents provides information related to teaching children aged 3-18 about sexuality. The guide includes age-specific chapters with practical advice on how to spe...


Classifications: Sexuality,  Family Life

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