| The Autism Spectrum Guide to Sexuality and Relationships: Understand Yourself and Make Choices That Are Right for You Contributor(s): Goodall, Emma (Author), Lawson, Wenn (Foreword by), Purkis, Yenn (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1849057052 ISBN-13: 9781849057059 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $24.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Autism Spectrum Disorders - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| LCCN: 2015041838 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.85 lbs) 280 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Unravelling the complexities of relationships and sexuality, this straight-talking guide will help you to navigate the associated social, emotional and physical issues. Expert advice and real life examples give you the knowledge to reflect on your own sexuality, provide you with information on different types of relationship, and gives you the confidence to decide which type of relationship is right for you. Together with important information on sexual health, this book will help you to understand how to find and maintain a relationship of your choosing in a safe and enjoyable way. Exploring the often unspoken rules of sex and relationships, this book also covers often unaddressed topics, such as: - what sexual attraction looks and feels like- how to identify your own sexual identity and preferences (and how they may change) - what your rights are, and how to stay safe - having children, or choosing not to, the impact of this on relationships - how to recognise power imbalances within relationships, and what to do |
Contributor Bio(s): Goodall, Emma: - Emma Goodall, PhD, is a Senior Autism Advisor in South Australia and an executive committee member of the Australian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR) as well as an executive committee member for the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network of Australia and New Zealand (ASAN Aus/NZ). Emma has volunteered for an HIV support service, was married and divorced by the age of 22 and has a range of friends across all genders and with a variety of sexualities. As an educator, she understands the damage that bad information can cause in relation to being able to live happily and enjoy one's sexuality. Emma lives in Adelaide, South Australia, with her partner.Lawson, Wenn B.: - Dr Wenn B. Lawson PhD, CPsychol is a lecturer and author. Since being diagnosed with autism in 1994, Wenn is passionately committed to campaigning for the rights of people on the autism spectrum. In 2008 Wenn was awarded fourth place in the 'Victorian Australian of the Year' awards.Purkis, Yenn: - Jeanette Purkis has a Master's degree in Fine Arts from RMIT University and works for the Australian Public Service as a policy adviser. Jeanette recently received an Excellence Award from the CEO of her department for promoting inclusion and advocating for disability. She is a frequent speaker at autism conferences and she facilitates a support group for women on the autism spectrum. She has received the ACT Volunteer of the Year award for her work in Autism advocacy and in particular in facilitating a women's group for Autistic women in Canberra. Jeanette has a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome. She lives in Canberra, Australia. |