Written by an 'insider', an openly gay autistic adult, Wendy Lawson writes frankly and honestly about autism, sex and sexuality. In her new book, she draws upon her own experience to examine the implications of being autistic on relationships, sex and sexuality. Having discussed subjects such as basic sex education and autism, the author goes further to explore the wider issues of interpersonal relationships, same sex attraction, bisexuality and transgender issues. She also examines the unspoken rules that exist between people in relationships and explains why these rules can be difficult and confusing for people with autism. This book will give courage and information to adults with autism or Asperger Syndrome and provide essential insights to those living and working with them.
- 176 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Of Related Interest
- Title page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Foreword by Glenys Jones
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1. Foundations of Who We Are: ASD and Sexuality
- 2. Sex Education
- 3. Discovering Relationships
- 4. Being in a Partnership
- 5. Discovering Bisexuality, Homosexuality or Transgender Dispositions
- 6. Making It Work
- 7. Building a Safe Place
- 8. Maintaining Our Safe Place
- 9. Accepting and Celebrating Who I Am
- Appendix 1: Couple Activities Just for Fun
- Appendix 2: Worksheets
- Appendix 3: Ben Roe’s Sexual Orientation Worksheet
- Appendix 4: A Sensory Profile Discussion Sheet
- References
- Further Reading and Resources
- Subject Index
- Author Index
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