Getting and Giving Consent: For People with Autism
This webinar was presented on Thursday, April 20, 2023, by Katherine McLaughlin, M.Ed., AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator. Resources:…
Understanding Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships
In any relationship you have, there will be agreements and disagreements. That is normal. As you get to know an acquaintance, for example, you…
The Correlation Between Autism and Sexuality and Gender
Sexuality and gender are spectrums, as is autism. People’s sexuality and gender identities do not necessarily conform to specific guidelines. In fact, it is…
Netflix Brings Back Autism Dating Show
A documentary series following young people with autism as they experience the world of dating is set to return. The second season of “Love on the…
Helping Your Autistic Teen Build Healthy Relationships
In middle school and high school, adolescents are asked to navigate increasingly complex social waters. Learning how to adapt to these new conditions and…
Healthy dating relationships are an important part of development. However, a significant number of high school students say that they have experienced dating violence.
Learning About Sexuality on the Spectrum
OAR’s 2018 webinar, Sexuality on the Spectrum: What We Know and What We Don’t Know, explains the current knowledge base…
Support for Autistic Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults
Transgender/gender-diverse people experience gender dysphoria, a mismatch between their gender identity and sex assumed at birth. Gender dysphoria occurs frequently with autism. In fact,…
Sexuality education is an important subject in terms of personal growth, development, and safety, but it can also be a daunting one. OAR’s…
Audio Versions of Sex Ed. Guide Available
In October, OAR released an audio version of the Sex Ed. for Self-Advocates guide. Topics of sex, sexuality, and relationships are very important…
Online Resources for Sex Ed. for Self-Advocates Podcast
Jump to Episode: Episode 1: Public vs. Private Episode 2: Puberty (non-binary) Episode 2.5: Puberty (gendered) Episode 3: Healthy Relationships…
Hiki: The First-Ever Dating and Friendship App for Autism Community
The first dating and friendship app ever designed specifically for people on the autism community launched publicly on July 16th. Hiki, the innovative app,…
