The core features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are problems in social communication
and interaction, together with repetitive behaviour and specific interests (American …

Preliminary research examining sexuality within High-Functioning Autism (HFA) has been
yet to consider the impact sex may have on the sexual/romantic functioning of this …

This study compared sexual orientation and romantic relationship experience in a large
sample of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)(n= 675) and general …

Clinical impressions suggest a different sexual profile between individuals with and without
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Little is presently known about the demographics of …

Small studies suggest significant differences between autistic and nonautistic individuals
regarding sexual orientation and behavior. We administered an anonymized, online survey …

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 …

The term 'pathological demand avoidance'was first coined in 1983. In recent years,
diagnostic tools have emerged to enable practitioners to identify, name and treat …

Case study is a long-established research tradition which predates the recent surge in
mixed-methods research. Although a myriad of nuanced definitions of case study exist …

Like nonaffected adults, individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) show the entire
range of sexual behaviors. However, due to the core symptoms of the disorder spectrum …

Little research exists to describe sexual and romantic relationships among adolescents and
young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from their perspectives. Sexuality and …