Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sexual Minority Identity: Sex Education Implications

被引:4
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作者
Herrick, Samantha J. [1 ]
Datti, Paul A. [2 ]
机构
[1] State Univ New Jersey, Sch Hlth Profess, Dept Psychiat Rehabil & Counseling Profess, Rutgers, 1776 Raritan Rd,Room 315, Scotch Plains, NJ 08505 USA
[2] Univ Scranton, Counseling & Human Serv Program, Scranton, PA 18510 USA
关键词
Autism Spectrum Disorder; sexual orientation; LGBTQ; sex education; YOUNG-ADULTS; ADOLESCENTS; CHILDREN; HEALTH; KNOWLEDGE; VICTIMIZATION; ORIENTATION; DISABILITY; BEHAVIOR; SAMPLE;
D O I
10.1080/15546128.2021.2002225
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
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 engage in sexual behaviors. Studies about the sexuality of people on the Autism Spectrum (ASD; on the spectrum), however, suggests they receive limited sex education and are more likely than the general population to identify as a sexual minority, making the need for inclusive sex education especially important. This selective review will present the sexual orientation/identity statistics for people on the spectrum, factors proposed that may help explain identity differences and trends, and sex education implications, particularly for those who identify as a sexual minority. Future sex education practice and research recommendations are also provided.
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页码:257 / 276
页数:20
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