Healthy Relationships and Sexuality for All

• By: Patricia L. Grossman, LCSW Kari Phillips, LCSW Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)
• April 1st, 2012
• caregivers, communication, dating, personal safety, relationships, sex education, sexuality, social skills, transition to adulthood
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It has become commonplace to read about or hear stories about issues related to people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Healthcare, education, mental health and social services offer options for children that did not exist years ago. As these children grow up, their needs change. Older...

The Lighter Side of the Spectrum: A Mom’s View – Being Jack’s Brother

• By: Carrie Cariello
• July 1st, 2011
• acceptance, brotherhood, childhood, family, parenting, relationships, siblings
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Every year I write each of my children a letter on their birthday and keep it in a small journal. These letters describe the person they are at that particular age; their likes and dislikes, favorite activities, and overall temperament. The following is an excerpt from the letter I wrote my oldest...

Sexuality, the “Double Vulnerability,” and Youth with ASDs

• By: Samara P. Tetenbaum, PhD Shana Nichols, PhD ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development
• April 1st, 2011
• adolescents, children, exploitation, inappropriate behaviors, legal system, masturbation, relationships, sexcuality, sexuality education, social deficits
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The social deficits of youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) place them at an increased risk of experiencing physical or sexual abuse, neglect or exploitation (Gabriels, 2007). However, these same social impairments can also increase their vulnerability to engaging in inappropriate behavior...