Sexual Behavior in Adults with Autism

Sexual Behavior in Adults with Autism

A survey of the sexual behavior of 89 adults with autism living in group homes found that the majority of individuals were engaging in some form of sexual behavior. Masturbation was the most common sexual behavior; however, person-oriented sexual behaviors with obvious signs of arousal were also fou...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of autism and developmental disorders 1997-04, Vol.27 (2), p.113-125
1. Verfasser: Van Bourgondien, Mary E
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Administrative Policy
Adolescent
Adult
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Adults
Autism
Autistic Disorder - psychology
Autistic people
Biological and medical sciences
Data Collection
Female
Group Homes
Humans
Incidence
Interpersonal Relationship
Male
Masturbation
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
North Carolina
Odds Ratio
Organizational Policy
Other psychotic disorders
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Psychoses
Sexual Behavior
Sexual behaviour
Sexuality
Social Behavior
Surveys
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Zusammenfassung:A survey of the sexual behavior of 89 adults with autism living in group homes found that the majority of individuals were engaging in some form of sexual behavior. Masturbation was the most common sexual behavior; however, person-oriented sexual behaviors with obvious signs of arousal were also found. Information regarding group home sexuality policies and procedures is described. (Author/CR)
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1023/A:1025883622452