Sex and relationships

Sex and relationship coach Ness Cooper [https://nesscooper.co.uk/] - herself autistic - talks about sex education for autistic adolescents and how parents can broach the topic with young people. She also dispels the myths around sex and autistic people in her discussion with our Family Development Kerrie Highcock. Music: Aukestra [https://www.aukestra.com/] Editing: Niall Hegarty [https://www.linkedin.com/in/niall-heg...] 00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 00:28 Ness Cooper's Career in Sexology 01:18 Importance of Discussing Sex and Relationships 02:40 Are there specific barriers that exist specifically for autistic people around sex and relationships? 06:39 Training Educators for Inclusive Sex Education 08:31 Autism Acceptance and Relationship Myths 11:19 Differentiated Sex Education for Teens 12:53 How do parents feel about young people having access to a curriculum around sex education? 15:26 Unlearning Harmful Scripts in Adulthood 17:31 Misinterpretations of Autistic Behaviors 20:16 Resources for Parents on Sex Education 23:49 Navigating Adolescent Sexuality 30:35 Research on Gender Differences in Autism 33:53 Gender Identity Perceptions and Media Influence 37:15 Are there any particular issues that crop up in relationships between autistic and non-autistic people? 39:55 Podcast Wrap-Up and Contact Information