DR SUSY RIDOUT is Founder of Lotus Collaborations, which unashamedly forefronts the voices and needs of autistic survivors of sexual violence and related abuse. Susy is a competent and passionate trainer in neurodivergence, sexual violence and abuse with health and specialist services, Sexual Assault Referral Centres, and the police, in addition to numerous community groups. Her vision for Lotus is to raise awareness of the unique needs of autistic survivors in response to violence and to challenge oppressive practices and frameworks of power.
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Testimonials Foreword by Alexis Quinn Prologue Introduction Chapter 1: Building trust Chapter 2: Safety, body awareness and discussing sexuality Chapter 3: Supporting communication Chapter 4: Understanding my experiences Chapter 5: Exploring sensory sensitivities Chapter 6: Understanding and expressing emotions and feelings Chapter 7: Understanding and voicing triggers Chapter 8: Healthy Friendships Organisations and contacts Further reading Appendices