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Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum
Wendy Lawson
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Description for Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum
Paperback. Written by an 'insider', an openly gay autistic adult, Wendy draws upon her own experience to examine the implications of being autistic on relationships, sex and sexuality. Discussing subjects such as basic sex education and autism, she then explores interpersonal relationships, same sex attraction, bisexuality and transgender issues. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 235 x 17. Weight in Grams: 274.
Written by an 'insider', an openly gay autistic adult, Wendy Lawson writes frankly and honestly about autism, sex and sexuality. In her new book, she draws upon her own experience to examine the implications of being autistic on relationships, sex and sexuality. Having discussed subjects such as basic sex education and autism, the author goes further to explore the wider issues of interpersonal relationships, same sex attraction, bisexuality and transgender issues. She also examines the unspoken rules that exist between people in relationships and explains why these rules can be difficult and confusing for people with autism. This book will ... Read more
Written by an 'insider', an openly gay autistic adult, Wendy Lawson writes frankly and honestly about autism, sex and sexuality. In her new book, she draws upon her own experience to examine the implications of being autistic on relationships, sex and sexuality. Having discussed subjects such as basic sex education and autism, the author goes further to explore the wider issues of interpersonal relationships, same sex attraction, bisexuality and transgender issues. She also examines the unspoken rules that exist between people in relationships and explains why these rules can be difficult and confusing for people with autism. This book will ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843102847
SKU
V9781843102847
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About Wendy Lawson
Wendy Lawson is a mother of four, who was originally diagnosed as being intellectually disabled, then in her teens, as being schizophrenic, and finally in 1994, as having an autism spectrum disorder. She has been married, separated and divorced, has experienced the death of one of her teenage sons, gone through moving from one country to another, losing friends and ... Read more
Reviews for Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum
Mother of four Wendy Lawson writes frankly about autism, sex and sexuality; and the many issues that can make these subjects so complicated for autistic people. She draws upon her own experiences as an autistic adult to attempt to address everyday questions that face autistic people regarding sexuality, love and relationships. The book provides essential insights to people with autism ... Read more