Choosing Goals Regarding Sexual Intimacy: Approaches for Sexual Education for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are often viewed as asexual or hyposexual. Caregivers of children ASD coordinating multiple home services and report that educating them about sexuality is a low not priority. Consequences can be dire for any individual naïve personal boundaries, ranging from victimization abuse to being potentially prosecuted sexual offender. Without sex education goals listed on the Individualized Education Program, it unlikely student will receive necessary differentiated instruction. Sex in United States varies greatly across states districts regarding forms accessibility. From no offered less common comprehensive curriculum, enormous disparities exist. This paper lists objectives brief consideration topics included students recommends appropriate interventions.