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.
Author(s): Wendy Lawson
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Year: 2005
Language: English
Commentary: 80626
Pages: 175
City: London; Philadelphia
Cover Page......Page 1
Title: Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum......Page 4
ISBN 1843102846......Page 5
Contents......Page 6
Foreword by Glenys Jones
......Page 7
Acknowledgements......Page 11
Introduction......Page 13
1.
Foundations of Who We Are:
ASD and Sexuality......Page 17
2.
Sex Education......Page 31
3.
Discovering Relationships......Page 43
4.
Being in a Partnership......Page 63
5.
Discovering Bisexuality,
Homosexuality or Transgender
Dispositions......Page 81
6.
Making It Work......Page 93
7.
Building a Safe Place......Page 105
8.
Maintaining Our Safe Place......Page 115
9.
Accepting and Celebrating
Who I Am......Page 129
Appendix 1:
Couple Activities Just for Fun......Page 147
Appendix 2:
Worksheets......Page 153
Appendix 3:
Ben Roe’s Sexual Orientation Worksheet......Page 159
Appenidx 4:
A Sensory Profile Discussion Sheet......Page 165
References......Page 167
Further Reading and Resources......Page 169
Subject Index......Page 171
Author Index......Page 175
