Asperger's Syndrome and sexuality from adolescence through adulthood - Henault, Isabelle (Jessica Kingsley, 2006)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-201) and indexes
Exploring sexuality and Asperger's syndrome. Asperger's syndrome and sexual development -- Inappropriate sexual behaviours : comprehension and intervention -- Social skills -- Sexual diversity and gender identity -- Couples, intimacy, and sexuality -- The sociosexual education programme -- Programme for the development of sociosexual skills
Playing the dating game is often tricky: all the more so for individuals with Asperger Syndrome. How do AS adolescents and their families cope with sexual feelings and behaviour? What help can be given if a man with AS oversteps the mark in expressing his sexuality? How do people with AS deal with intimacy and communication in sexual relationships? In this comprehensive and unique guide, Isabelle Hénault delivers practical information and advice on issues ranging from puberty and sexual development, gender identity disorders, couples' therapy to guidelines for sex education programs and maintaining sexual boundaries. This book will prove indispensable to parents, teachers, counsellors and individuals with AS themselves