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01-03-2015 | Original Paper

Sexuality in Adolescent Boys with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Self-reported Behaviours and Attitudes

Auteurs: Jeroen Dewinter, Robert Vermeiren, Ine Vanwesenbeeck, Jill Lobbestael, Chijs Van Nieuwenhuizen

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 3/2015

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Abstract

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 attitudes of 50 adolescent boys, aged 15–18, with at least average intelligence and diagnosed with ASD, were compared with a matched general population control group of 90 boys. Results demonstrated substantial similarity between the groups in terms of sexual behaviours. The only significant difference was that boys with ASD reacted more tolerant towards homosexuality compared to the control group. Results reveal that sexuality is a normative part of adolescent development in high-functioning boys with ASD. Hence, attention should be given to this topic in education and mental health care.
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Titel
Sexuality in Adolescent Boys with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Self-reported Behaviours and Attitudes
Auteurs
Jeroen Dewinter
Robert Vermeiren
Ine Vanwesenbeeck
Jill Lobbestael
Chijs Van Nieuwenhuizen
Publicatiedatum
01-03-2015
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 3/2015
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2226-3