The Need for Sex Education for Autistic Students
Autistic students are less likely to receive sex education in school. Advocates say that puts them at risk for abuse and other problems.
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Romantic relationships are daunting for everybody. Some autistic people may have additional difficulties understanding and navigating these relationships while others have been successful. Learn more in the selections that follow.
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Webinar: Love and Autism-Building Connections in Affirming Ways
In this recorded webinar, Eileen Crehan shares current research and clinical recommendations to provide affirming, tailored support and advocacy for healthy romantic and/or sexual relationships for autistic people.
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Webinar: Preparing for Puberty in Children with Autism
In this recorded webinar, Cora Taylor, Ph.D., covers a range of topics related to autism and puberty.
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Married, with Autism: Meet the Davenports
Courtney and Bill Davenport are united by their love, an interest in video games, and autism. How might their shared diagnosis affect them?
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When SPARKs Fly: David and Vell’s Journey to Love
Watch this video interview to learn about David and Vell’s relationship and hear their advice for other autistic adults looking to step into the dating world.
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Sex Education and Autism
Psychologist Eileen Crehan explains why sex education is so important for teens with autism and describes how her program in Chicago helps address some of the challenges.
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Q&A with Kathy Koenig
Kathy Koenig describes the programs that she has developed tp help girls with autism learn to socialize and form friendships.
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