Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum [Paperback]

Wendy Lawson (Author), Glenys Jones (Foreword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1843102846 | ISBN-13: 978-1843102847 | Publication Date: March 15, 2005

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 give courage and information to adults with autism or Asperger Syndrome and provide essential insights to those living and working with them.

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About the Author

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 status due to being openly gay, faced ill health and recently come to terms with the fact that she is aging! Her youngest son was diagnosed at the age of 12 as having Asperger's Syndrome. As a qualified counsellor, social worker and psychologist Wendy has operated her own private practice for many years. Glenys Jones is editor of Good Autism Practice and a lecturer in Autism Spectrum Disorders at the University of Birmingham.

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley (March 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843102846
• ISBN-13: 978-1843102847
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #457,813 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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