Studies have shown that being loved could be considered one of our
most fundamental needs as human beings, so it's no surprise the
autism community has a lot say when it comes to love, relationships
and everything in between.
In this edition of E-Speaks, you'll hear from autistic adults,
parents of autistic adults and advocates within the autism community
as they discuss finding love, overcoming communication challenges,
navigating romantic relationships and much more.
In our own words: Navigating relationships on the spectrum
In this blog, you'll meet Miyah Rose ([link removed] , Brigid R. ([link removed] ) and Natalie B. ([link removed] ) - three autistic women who share stories of their personal journeys and provide unique perspectives about love and relationships, dating
and how healthy boundaries and self-care can make you an even better
partner.
Two families share their autistic loved one's dating journeys
Parents of adults with autism all desire for their child to have a
happy and fulfilling life with someone they love. That's why
when Dan G. recently expressed his desire to find a girlfriend and
eventually get married, his parents Emily and Michael decided
they'd do everything they could to help. Lisa E. has also taken
an active role in helping her son Ira meet someone special and work on
his relationship skills. Learn more about Dan ([link removed] )
and Ira's ([link removed] )
stories of love.
Self-advocate Kerry Magro discusses falling in love on the autism
spectrum
For most of his life, Kerry Magro struggled with picking up social
cues, engaging in small talk and understanding the many unspoken
intricacies of dating. Today, the best-selling author, public speaker
and self-advocate is still looking for that special someone to share
his life, but he's also helping others along the way. Read
Kerry's story in this blog post ([link removed] )
and read his review ([link removed] ) of Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum: Season 2".
Study reveals insights into the sexuality of autistic adolescents and
adults
Newly published research reveals significant differences in sexual
orientation and activity between autistic and non-autistic people
across the lifespan. As the largest study on sexuality in the autism
community, the results show that autistic adolescents and adults are
less likely to engage in sexual activity and are more likely to have
diverse sexual orientations than non-autistic adults. Learn more: [link removed]
How to speak with your adolescent about puberty, sex and relationships
Puberty can be a time of confusing or intense emotions for autistic
youth. In some cases, the physical and emotional changes of puberty
may seem out of sync with a person's social and academic
development, making it difficult for parents to explain what is
happening to their pre-teen. Autism Speaks has developed a Tool Kit to
help parents better understand what their child may be experiencing
and gain the skills and confidence they need to speak with their child
about puberty, sexuality, body changes and healthy romantic
relationships. Download the Tool Kit: [link removed]
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