Differences in sexual functioning of adolescents with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are understudied. In the current study, self-reported sexual behaviours, interests and attitudes of 50 adolescent boys, aged 15-18, with at least average intelligence and diagnosed with ASD, were compared with a matched general population control group of 90 boys. Results demonstrated substantial similarity between the groups in terms of sexual behaviours. The only significant difference was that boys with ASD reacted more tolerant towards homosexuality compared to the control group. Results reveal that sexuality is a normative part of adolescent development in high-functioning boys with ASD. Hence, attention should be given to this topic in edu...
Although sexuality plays a major role in the socialization of people, few studies have examined the ...
Group home caregivers of 20 institutionalized, male adolescents and young adults with Autistic Disor...
Few studies have compared sexual behaviours among adolescents with high-functioning autism (HFA) and...
Differences in sexual functioning of adolescents with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are...
Differences in sexual functioning of adolescents with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are...
Differences in sexual functioning of adolescents with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are...
Systematic research on sexual development in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains...
This qualitative study explored how adolescent boys with autism spectrum disorder experience their s...
Systematic research on sexual development in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains...
The literature concerning sexuality in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is limited regarding inappro...
This study is devoted to the problem of sexual functioning among adolescents with autism spectrum di...
This study is devoted to the problem of sexual functioning among adolescents with autism spectrum di...
Background Inappropriate sexual behaviour, sexual problems and sexual victimization in adolescents w...
Past research suggests more variation in sexual attraction in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using c...
Although sexuality plays a major role in the socialization of people, few studies have examined the ...
Although sexuality plays a major role in the socialization of people, few studies have examined the ...
Group home caregivers of 20 institutionalized, male adolescents and young adults with Autistic Disor...
Few studies have compared sexual behaviours among adolescents with high-functioning autism (HFA) and...
Differences in sexual functioning of adolescents with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are...
Differences in sexual functioning of adolescents with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are...
Differences in sexual functioning of adolescents with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are...
Systematic research on sexual development in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains...
This qualitative study explored how adolescent boys with autism spectrum disorder experience their s...
Systematic research on sexual development in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains...
The literature concerning sexuality in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is limited regarding inappro...
This study is devoted to the problem of sexual functioning among adolescents with autism spectrum di...
This study is devoted to the problem of sexual functioning among adolescents with autism spectrum di...
Background Inappropriate sexual behaviour, sexual problems and sexual victimization in adolescents w...
Past research suggests more variation in sexual attraction in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using c...
Although sexuality plays a major role in the socialization of people, few studies have examined the ...
Although sexuality plays a major role in the socialization of people, few studies have examined the ...
Group home caregivers of 20 institutionalized, male adolescents and young adults with Autistic Disor...
Few studies have compared sexual behaviours among adolescents with high-functioning autism (HFA) and...