A Brief Guide to Discussing Intimacy and Sex in Neurodiverse Couples Therapy

• By: Leslie A. Sickels, LCSW Clinical Social Worker
• September 29th, 2022
• communication, Fall 2022 Issue, intimacy, neurodiverse couples, neurodiversity, relationships, sex, sexual identity, therapy, trust
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Intimacy and sex are healthy, natural aspects of human relationships. Yet, this topic is often unaddressed by both therapists and couples seeking support. While differences and challenges related to intimate connections are not unique to neurodiverse couples, there are core areas of neurodiversity...

Circles of Sexuality: Creating Inclusive, Comprehensive Sex Education for Autistic Students

• By: Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH Accessible Sexual Health LLC
• September 29th, 2022
• abuse prevention, Fall 2022 Issue, inclusion, intimacy, reproduction, sensuality, sex education, sexual health, sexual identity, sexuality, sexualization, values
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Sex education remains a contentious topic in the United States, especially within the public school system. As of October 2020, only 30 states and the District of Columbia require public schools to teach sex education, and only 22 states require that sex education be medically and factually...