Many people on the spectrum never get “the talk” from their parents, and suffer from “information deficit.” This book goes a long way toward filling in the gaps in their knowledge. It takes a candid look at aspects of sex and relationships as they apply to people on the autism spectrum: building self-confidence, dating, personal grooming, cleanliness, explicit advice on how to initiate sex with a partner. Also covered: avoiding pregnancy and STDs, dealing with rejection, how to build a loving relationship that includes sexual intimacy. This is an Everything You Ever Wanted to Know kind of book! Helpful chapters include:Surviving the First Wave of Sexual InterestWhat Should Parents Say and When Should They Say It?The Best Way to Date Someone is to Be YourselfMale & Female Advantages and Challenges in the Sexual ArenaSensory Issues in Sex!When Desire Leads to a Bad RelationshipWhat Do Men Really Want?What Do Women Really Want?Birth Control, Disease Prevention and Personal ResponsibilityRape, Molestation, and Abuse
Autism-Asperger's & Sexuality