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Sexuality and gender issues in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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posted on 2020-07-01, 00:00 authored by Laura Pecora, Merrilyn HooleyMerrilyn Hooley, L Sperry, G B Mesibov, Mark StokesMark StokesThis article reviews relevant literature on sexuality in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Findings reveal a growing awareness of desire for sexual and intimate relationships in individuals with ASD. However, core impairments of ASD lead to difficulties establishing requisite knowledge and skills necessary to attain a healthy sexuality and facilitate relationships. Consequently, individuals with ASD present with increased risk of engaging in inappropriate sexual behaviors and sexual victimization than their typically developing peers. The literature asserts the need to implement effective sexual education programs to assist in development of healthy sexual identity and relationships that meet each individual's needs.
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Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North AmericaVolume
29Issue
3Pagination
543 - 556Publisher
ElsevierLocation
Amsterdam, The NetherlandsPublisher DOI
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1056-4993eISSN
1558-0490Language
engPublication classification
C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalUsage metrics
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Autism spectrum disorderAutismSexualitySexual functioningRelationshipsGenderTransgenderSexual orientationScience & TechnologyLife Sciences & BiomedicinePsychiatryHIGH-FUNCTIONING AUTISMRANDOMIZED CONTROLLED-TRIALIDENTITY DISORDERMENTAL-HEALTHASPERGERS-SYNDROMEADOLESCENT BOYSYOUNG-ADULTSCHILDRENBEHAVIORVICTIMIZATION
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