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Sex, Sexuality and the Autism Spectrum

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Dr Wendy Lawson, a psychologist, qualified counsellor and social worker has operated her own private practice for many years. Wendy was awarded fourth place as +óGé¼-£Victorian Australian of the year' in 2008. Originally diagnosed as being intellectually disabled, then in her teens as being schizophrenic, and finally in 1994, Wendy was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. The mother of four children, Wendy has been married, separated and divorced, has experienced the death of one of her teenage sons, lost friends and status due to being openly gay, faced ill health and recently is coming to terms with the fact that she is aging! Wendy's youngest son is also on the autism spectrum.
Acknowledgements. Foreword by Glenyce Jones. Introduction. Part I. 1.Foundations of who we are: ASD and sexuality. 2. Sex Education. 3. What is a relationship? Part 2. 4. Being in a partnership. 5. Discovering bisexuality, homosexuality or transgender dispositions. 6. What is Family? 7.Building a safe place. 8. Maintaining our safe place. 9. Accepting and celebrating who I am. References. Resources. Index
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