There is little comprehensive research into autistic adulthood, and even less into the
services and supports that are most likely to foster flourishing adult autistic lives. This limited …

The relationship between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sexual offending (SO) is an
overlooked issue, both in clinical practice and in research. Based on a pre-specified protocol …

The number of empirical studies on sexuality and intimate relationships in autistic people
has grown over the last years with the increasing awareness that sexuality and intimate …

Background Sex education is essential as it equips individuals with the knowledge to live
independent and safe sex lives. However, in the United Kingdom, sex education is not …

Autistics are more likely than neurotypicals to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual, and other
sexual orientations. Autistics and sexual minorities represent populations at high risk for …

The purpose of this research was to better understand the challenges, as well as ways to
overcome the aforementioned challenges, associated with sex and reproductive health …

Around the world, persons with disabilities (PWDs) experience disproportionate barriers to
obtaining comprehensive, accessible, and inclusive sexual health education due to sexually …

Autistic adults have similar levels of desire for sexual and romantic relationships as their non-
autistic peers. However, autistic adults are less likely to be in relationships and have less …

A common misperception of people with disabilities is that they are unable and/or
disinterested in sex; however, research indicates that they express sexual desires and …

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, individuals with autism experience unique
barriers to accessing abortion for rape-related pregnancies in states restricting reproductive …