ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2019
Sexuality in the Autism Spectrum Study (SASS): Reports from Young Adults and Parents.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- A systematic review of sexual health, knowledge, and behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder.BMC psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Are Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asexuality Connected?Archives of sexual behavior · 2022Pooled it
- "It's Really Complicated": Engaging Key Stakeholders to Inform a Novel Parent-led Sexual Health Education Program for Autistic Youth.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Enhancing Sexual Health Education for Autistic Youth: A Scoping Review of Barriers, Gaps, and Solutions.American journal of sexuality education · 2025Article
- Sexual, Romantic, and Community Experiences of Individuals at the Intersection of Autism and Asexuality.Archives of sexual behavior · 2025Article
- Psychometric Properties of Psychosexual Functioning Survey Among Autistic and Non-autistic Adults: Adapting the Self-Report Teen Transition Inventory to the U.S. Context.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2024Article
- Affectivity, sexuality, and autism spectrum disorder: qualitative analysis of the experiences of autistic young adults and their families.BMC psychiatry · 2023Article
- The Extent and Nature of Autistic People's Violence Experiences During Adulthood: A Cross-sectional Study of Victimisation.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2023Article
- Emotion Regulation and Executive Function: Associations with Depression and Anxiety in Autism.Research in autism spectrum disorders · 2023Article
- Affectivity and Sexuality in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder from the Perspective of Education and Healthcare Professionals: A Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Testing a Model of Sexual Minority Orientation in Individuals with Typical Development, the Broad Autism Phenotype, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2022Article
- Evidence That Nine Autistic Women Out of Ten Have Been Victims of Sexual Violence.Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience · 2022Article
- Sexual Knowledge, Desires, and Experience of Adolescents and Young Adults With an Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Exploratory Study.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Article
- Interactions Between the Police and the Autistic Community in Australia: Experiences and Perspectives of Autistic Adults and Parents/Carers.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2020Article
- Autism and Adult Sex Education: A Literature Review using the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Framework.Sexuality and disability · 2019Article
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Abstract
Previous research indicates that although those with ASD desire sexual relationships, they may not effectively engage in romantic and intimate interactions. The purpose of this study was to compare reports from young adults with ASD and parents from the same families on the young adult's sexual behavior, experiences, knowledge, and communication. 100 young adults (18-30 years) and parents completed an online survey. Results indicated that young adults reported more typical privacy and sexual behaviors, and higher sexual victimization than their parents reported on their behalf. Our findings indicated that individuals with ASD desire and pursue sexual relationships typical of most people and suggest the need for sex education and communication about topics generally covered for neurotypically developing young adults.
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