Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum.

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 s...

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Main Author: Lawson, Wendy
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2004.
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum; 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; Appenidx 4: A Sensory Profile Discussion Sheet.
  • ReferencesFurther Reading and Resources; Subject Index; Author Index.