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Author Goodall, Emma, 1971- author.

Title The autism spectrum guide to sexuality and relationships : understand yourself and make choices that are right for you / Dr. Emma Goodall ; forewords by Dr. Wenn Lawson and Jeanette Purkis.

Publication Info. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.

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 Avon Free Public Library - Adult Department  616.85882 GOODALL    Check Shelf
Description 280 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Overview of relationships and sexuality -- Gender -- Types of sexuality -- Types of relationships -- Understanding your own sexuality -- Understanding the sexuality of others -- Sexual relationships -- Non-sexual relationships -- Starting (sexual) relationships -- Sexual relationships in real life -- Meeting online and then transitioning to real life -- Ending relationships -- Reasons why you should end relationships (how to know a relationship is bad) -- Maintaining long-term relationships -- Sexual activity and sexual pleasure -- Sexual activity by yourself -- Sexual activity with someone else -- Having children (your own or other's) and how this affects relationships -- Choosing not to have children -- Physical and mental health relationships -- Physical and mental health and sexual activity.
Summary Unravelling the complexities of relationships and sexuality, this straight-talking guide will help you to navigate the associated social, emotional and physical issues.
Subject Autistic people -- Social life and customs.
People with mental disabilities -- Sexual behavior.
Autism spectrum disorders.
Self-care, Health.
Autism spectrum disorders. (OCoLC)fst01747518
People with mental disabilities -- Sexual behavior. (OCoLC)fst01057425
Self-care, Health. (OCoLC)fst01111506
Other Form: ebook version : 9781784502263
ISBN 9781849057059 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
1849057052 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
9781784502263 (PDF ebook)
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