Short Report: Recommendations for Education, Clinical Practice, Research, and Policy on Promoting Well-Being in Autistic Youth and Adults through a Positive Focus on Sexuality and Gender Diversity
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| Title: | Short Report: Recommendations for Education, Clinical Practice, Research, and Policy on Promoting Well-Being in Autistic Youth and Adults through a Positive Focus on Sexuality and Gender Diversity |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jeroen Dewinter (ORCID |
| Source: | Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. 2024 28(3):770-779. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Well Being, LGBTQ People, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Youth, Adults, Access to Information, Access to Education, Access to Health Care, Sexual Abuse, Victims, Research Needs, Sexuality, Interpersonal Relationship, Sex Education, Public Policy |
| DOI: | 10.1177/13623613231188349 |
| ISSN: | 1362-3613 1461-7005 |
| Abstract: | This short report presents recommendations to promote health and well-being relating to sexuality and gender diversity in autistic individuals. The recommendations were developed based on the latest available scientific knowledge coupled with a community-driven approach. An international group of autistic and non-autistic experts in the fields of autism, sexuality, and gender diversity and autistic advocates worked together to develop the initial recommendations; these recommendations were subsequently checked within the wider community through an online survey. Out of the original 11 recommendations, eight were rated above a consensus threshold. The final recommendations cover three themes: (1) providing education and information on sexuality, relationships, and gender diversity to autistic individuals and their families; (2) improving expertise in and accessibility to healthcare for sexuality, relationships, and gender-related questions, with specific attention to prevention of and support after sexual victimization; and (3) meaningful inclusion of the autism community in future research that addresses well-being related to sexuality, relationships, and gender diversity. The recommendations emphasize the need for additional awareness and offer cues to parents, professionals, and policymakers to promote sexual health and well-being of autistic individuals. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1415560 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | This short report presents recommendations to promote health and well-being relating to sexuality and gender diversity in autistic individuals. The recommendations were developed based on the latest available scientific knowledge coupled with a community-driven approach. An international group of autistic and non-autistic experts in the fields of autism, sexuality, and gender diversity and autistic advocates worked together to develop the initial recommendations; these recommendations were subsequently checked within the wider community through an online survey. Out of the original 11 recommendations, eight were rated above a consensus threshold. The final recommendations cover three themes: (1) providing education and information on sexuality, relationships, and gender diversity to autistic individuals and their families; (2) improving expertise in and accessibility to healthcare for sexuality, relationships, and gender-related questions, with specific attention to prevention of and support after sexual victimization; and (3) meaningful inclusion of the autism community in future research that addresses well-being related to sexuality, relationships, and gender diversity. The recommendations emphasize the need for additional awareness and offer cues to parents, professionals, and policymakers to promote sexual health and well-being of autistic individuals. |
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| ISSN: | 1362-3613 1461-7005 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/13623613231188349 |
