Autism and Sexuality (Parents and Carers)

Sexuality is a key part of human nature. People with cognitive disability (including those with Autism) experience the same range of sexual thoughts, attitudes, feelings, desires, fantasies and activities as anyone else. To understand and enjoy sexuality, everyone needs adequate information and support from a young age.

This education session is designed for parents and carers who support young people with Autism.

Learning Intentions

Participants will:

• explore why talking about sexuality with a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is important
• develop strategies to support the sexuality of a person with ASD
• examine ASD in relation to
  • relationships
  • diversity
  • pornography
  • public and private
  • consent

Workshop details

• FPV workshops are delivered by experienced disability and community educators.
• Sessions run for 1.5 hours

Location

Sessions are regularly scheduled throughout the year at Family Planning Victoria sites at Box Hill or Melbourne CBD.

Alternatively, sessions can be held off-site, at a suitable location of your choice (minimum participant numbers and travel costs may apply).

Cost

$87.00 (GST Free) per person

Disability and Community Educator

Telephone: 03 9257 0130

Email: disability@fpv.org.au

Terms and Conditions

Full individual terms and conditions of the course are here