Sexuality & Autism: How to Address Sex Education for People with Autism
Amanda Tami, LPC, BCBA and Claire Schutte, Psy-D, BCBA-D present on sexuality in autism and the critical importance of providing sexual and safety education. The speakers outline what sexuality is, emphasizing that is a human trait experienced by most people, whether or not they are autistic. They highlight the risks of victimization and abuse faced by many autistic people, and discuss appropriate replacement behaviors. Tami and Schutte touch on behavioral interventions and practical implication for sexual education, or the lack thereof. They offer books and resources before the Q&A.
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