Sexuality of children and youths with high functioning autism spectrum disorder

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25590277
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Special needs education
• Research Institution: Hokkaido University of Education
• Principal Investigator: Hagiwara Taku 北海道教育大学, 教育学部, 教授 (00431388)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: 自閉症スペクトラム障害

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The study focused on sexuality of individuals with high-fuctioning autism (HFASD) as a starting-point to develop intervention for those population. Specifically, the study investigated current research and characteristics of HFASD in sexuality. First, the study found scarce scientific evidences regarding the study theme. Many of published articles are based on episodes of individuals with HFASD and reports by clinicians. Next, the study conducted several questionnaires and interviews to individuals with HFASD. Results suggested many aspects of their sexuality are not largely different from neurotypical population; however, the core characteristics of ASD may be related to issues in adolescence and these may become major problems in adulthood.

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