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Direct linkMateusz Platos; Kinga Wojaczek; Elizabeth A. Laugeson – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
PEERS® for Young Adults is an evidence-based program aimed at teaching social skills needed to establish and maintain close relationships, including friendship and romantic relationships. The study investigated the effects of the Polish adaptation of the curriculum on the social functioning of adults on the autism spectrum. Fifteen young adults…
Descriptors: Friendship, Dating (Social), Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intimacy
Kohn, Brooke H.; Vidal, Paige; Chiao, Rachael; Pantalone, David W.; Faja, Susan – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Autistic adults have similar levels of desire for sexual and romantic relationships as their non-autistic peers. However, autistic adults are less likely to be in relationships and have less dating experience. We compared sexual knowledge, experiences, and pragmatic language ability in a community sample of young adults with (n = 27, mean age =…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Young Adults, Sexuality, Knowledge Level
Xihan Yang; Linda Dekker; Kirstin Greaves-Lord; Eileen T. Crehan – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Psychosexual functioning is an important aspect of human development and relationships. A previous study investigated psychosexual functioning of autistic adolescents using the Teen Transition Inventory (TTI), but there is a lack of comprehensive measurement of psychosexual functioning among autistic and non-autistic (NA) adults. To address this…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Sexuality, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults
Crehan, Eileen T.; Rocha, Jessica; Dufresne, Simone – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Sexuality and relationship education (SRE) occurs in many formats. In order to inform best practices, current trends of SRE sources must be characterized. Using an online survey of autistic and neurotypical adults in the United States, we compared eleven potential sources of SRE across nine content areas. Source use did not differ significantly…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Sex Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Best Practices
Winnard, Rebecca; Roy, Mark; Butler-Coyne, Hannah – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Little is known about the emotional pressures and practical management of daily challenges and, intra and interpersonal demands of raising a child as a parent with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Conditions. The present study utilised a qualitative approach to understand perceptions of females diagnosed on the autistic spectrum of 'being a…
Descriptors: Mother Attitudes, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parent Child Relationship
Sala, Giorgia; Hooley, Merrilyn; Stokes, Mark A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Although autistic people have difficulties with social-emotional reciprocity, most still desire intimate romantic relationships. This study sought to identify enablers and barriers to emotional and physical intimacy for Autistic (n = 31) and non-autistic (n = 26) individuals. All participants completed an online survey including demographic…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Intimacy, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Hartmann, Kathrin; Urbano, Maria R.; Raffaele, C. Teal; Qualls, Lydia R.; Williams, Takeshia V.; Warren, Clay; Kreiser, Nicole L.; Elkins, David E.; Deutsch, Stephen I. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Previous research indicates that although those with ASD desire sexual relationships, they may not effectively engage in romantic and intimate interactions. The purpose of this study was to compare reports from young adults with ASD and parents from the same families on the young adult's sexual behavior, experiences, knowledge, and communication.…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Young Adults
Ekas, Naomi V.; Tidman, Lauren; Timmons, Lisa – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
This study examines associations between dimensions of religiosity/spirituality (R/S) and anxiety symptoms in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Mothers' positive ways of thinking and romantic relationship satisfaction were examined as mediators of associations. The extent to which child ASD symptom severity and maternal…
Descriptors: Religion, Anxiety, Mothers, Autism
Pecora, Laura A.; Mesibov, Gary B.; Stokes, Mark A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Preliminary research examining sexuality within High-Functioning Autism (HFA) has been yet to consider the impact sex may have on the sexual/romantic functioning of this population. A systematic database search was carried out to identify 27 observational and cross-sectional publications meeting predetermined inclusion criteria. Using standardised…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Autism, Meta Analysis, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Hartley, Sigan L.; DaWalt, Leann Smith; Schultz, Haley M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
We examined daily couple experiences in 174 couples who had a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) relative to 179 couples who had a child without disabilities and their same-day association with parent affect. Parents completed a 14-day daily diary in which they reported time with partner, partner support, partner closeness, and positive and…
Descriptors: Spouses, Interpersonal Relationship, Children, Autism
Bottema-Beutel, Kristen; Malloy, Caitlin; Cuda, Josephine; Kim, So Yoon; MacEvoy, Julie Paquette – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
We assessed 3rd-5th grade children's endorsement of 12 friendship expectations, in two mental age-matched (M = 10.15 years) groups; one with autism spectrum disorder (ASD; n = 20) and one with typical development (TD; n = 21). Groups rated friendship expectations similarly for all but one expectation, expressing care, which received significantly…
Descriptors: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Friendship
Dekker, Linda P.; van der Vegt, Esther J. M.; van der Ende, Jan; Tick, Nouchka; Louwerse, Anneke; Maras, Athanasios; Verhulst, Frank C.; Greaves-Lord, Kirstin – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
To gain further insight into psychosexual functioning, including behaviors, intrapersonal and interpersonal aspects, in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), comprehensive, multi-informant measures are needed. This study describes (1) the development of a new measure of psychosexual functioning in both parent- and self-reports (Teen…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adolescent Development, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Dewinter, J.; De Graaf, H.; Begeer, S. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
This study compared sexual orientation and romantic relationship experience in a large sample of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (n = 675) and general population peers (n = 8064). Gender identity was explored in the ASD group in relation to assigned gender at birth. Compared to general population peers, more people with…
Descriptors: Sexual Orientation, Intimacy, Interpersonal Relationship, Adolescents
Freeman, Stephanny F.; Gulsrud, Amanda; Kasari, Connie – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
This study examined the influence of early joint attention and play in children with autism on child- and parent-reported friendship quality 5 years later. Initially, children participated in developmental, joint attention, and play measures. At follow-up (age 8-9), parents and children completed the Friendship Qualities Scale (Bukowski et al. in…
Descriptors: Attention, Autism, Parent Child Relationship, Friendship
Post, Stephen G.; Pomeroy, John; Keirns, Carla C.; Cover, Virginia Isaacs; Dorn, Michael Leverett; Boroson, Louis; Boroson, Florence; Coulehan, Anne; Coulehan, Jack; Covell, Kim; Kubasek, Kim; Luchsinger, Elizabeth; Nichols, Shana; Parles, James; Schreiber, Linda; Tetenbaum, Samara P.; Walsh, Rose Ann – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2013
The increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), with associated societal and clinical impacts, calls for a broad community-based dialogue on treatment related ethical and social issues. The Stony Brook Guidelines, based on a community dialogue process with affected individuals, families and professionals, identify and discuss the…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Ethics, Autism, Intimacy
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