Clinician’s Guide to Sexuality and Autism: A Comprehensive Resource for Sex Education

Written by Jessica Cauchi, this groundbreaking book is the first to provide clinicians with a thorough curriculum for teaching sexuality education skills to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The importance of sex education for people with autism cannot be overstated, and this book addresses this critical need.

Comprehensive Curriculum for Sex Education

The book outlines a comprehensive curriculum that covers 14 key skill domains directly related to sexuality, including:

• Values and relationships
• Gender identity and preferences
• Hygiene and self-care
• Online safety and abuse prevention
• And more

These essential skills are often neglected in sex education for people with disabilities, but are crucial for promoting healthy relationships, self-awareness, and overall well-being.

Teaching Strategies and Timeline

The book provides an overview of recommended teaching strategies, such as Behavioral Skills Training and video modeling, as well as a timeline for teaching these skills across the lifespan. This framework allows clinicians to target specific skills at the right age and build upon learning systematically over time.

By following this curriculum, clinicians can help individuals with ASD develop the skills they need to navigate complex social situations, make informed decisions about their bodies, and lead healthier, happier lives.

Key features of this book include:

• Identifies the importance of sex education for autistic treatment
• Provides a comprehensive curriculum for teaching sex education to individuals with ASD
• Covers critical topics such as hygiene, online safety, and abuse prevention
• Offers practical teaching methods and strategies

Publisher: Elsevier Science
Language: English
ISBN: 9780323957434, 9780323957441