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Recap of Geneva Centre for Autism 2010 International Symposium – Part 1: Remembrance
Posted in Potpourri Tagged Annie Hussey, autism, Canada, conference, Isabelle Henault, Jerry Newport, Paula Kluth, Peter Gerhardt, Samantha Mutis, Stephen Shore, Temple Grandin, Tony Attwood, travel Leave a comment
Breast Cancer and Sexuality: A Few Resources
Looking for information on breast cancer and advice on sex and intimacy? Here are a brief list of links and resources.
Bullying issues exist for LGBT youth with disabilities, too.
There has been a rise in media coverage and celebrity campaigns on the serious issue of anti-gay bullying, and the awareness is all worth applauding for. But what about the individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning and have an ASD or other developmental disability?
A Brief Overview of ASD Dating Sites
Believe it or not, there are ASD dating sites. Since the concept is relatively new, they remain limited and almost unknown, but may hold potential if popularity increases. Here is a very brief overview of what to expect when looking for love online through an ASD specialized dating site.
Posted in Sex & Technology Tagged ASD, compatability, dating, love, sites, social networking 2 Comments
The “Idiot Law”: A Brief History of Michigan Marriage Discrimination Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Interested in the topic of marriage and disability rights? You’ll want to know a little history on Michigan’s “Idiot Law”, which (until 9 years ago) stated if you have a developmental disability, or even institutionalized briefly, walking down the aisle would be considered a felony. And that also applied to getting frisky.
Posted in Sex & Politics Tagged developmental disabilities, discrimination, law, marriage, Martha Churchill, Michigan 1 Comment
5 Ways to Tell a Woman Loves Flowers
To a woman who loves to receive flowers, the message that she gives off could not be more obvious. But no matter how wonderful a man can be, he sometimes doesn’t get the message. Here are 5 ways to tell that a woman loves flowers.
Interview in NBC4 Ohio’s “The Autism Puzzle” Newsletter and possible TV appearance!
I finally received a digital copy of an interview Dave and I did for our friend Simon and the folks over at OCALI for the June 2010 Edition of “The Autism Puzzle”, powered by NBC4 (Ohio NBC News affiliate) and the Autism Society of America…
Are you there, World? It’s me, ASD Female.
Posted in For the Ladies Tagged ASD, Asperger's, autism, gender, girls, research, study, Tony Attwood, women 2 Comments
Can individuals with ASDs enjoy spontaneous sex?
According to a number of sex experts, magazine columnists, and the vast majority of the sexually active population, there is a beauty to spontaneity, and claim it is essential to keep sex spontaneous in order to make intimacy more exciting and enjoyable. Tell that to an autistic individual, or someone who works with or dates an autistic individual, and chances are you’ll get a very different take on the matter.
Posted in Sex & Intimacy Tagged ASD, Asperger's, autism, foreplay, intimacy, routines & rituals, scripts, sex, sex drive 1 Comment
Sex education beyond 2D: the Wondrous Vulva Puppet
Talking about genitalia can be awkward. So why not add a little fun and comedy to the conversation by introducing the Wondrous Vulva Puppet?
