Challenging Stereotypes: Sexual Functioning of Single Adults with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder / E. Sandra BYERS in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 43-11 (November 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 43-11 (November 2013) . - p.2617-2627 Titre : Challenging Stereotypes: Sexual Functioning of Single Adults with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : E. Sandra BYERS, Auteur ; Shana NICHOLS, Auteur ; SusanD VOYER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2617-2627 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Sexuality  Autism spectrum disorder  Asperger syndrome Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined the sexual functioning of single adults (61 men, 68 women) with high functioning autism and Asperger syndrome living in the community with and without prior relationship experience. Participants completed an on-line questionnaire assessing autism symptoms, psychological functioning, and various aspects of sexual functioning. In general participants reported positive sexual functioning. Participants without prior relationship experience were significantly younger and more likely to be male and identify as heterosexual. They reported significantly higher sexual anxiety, lower sexual arousability, lower dyadic desire, and fewer positive sexual cognitions. The men reported better sexual function than did the women in a number of areas. These results counter negative societal perceptions about the sexuality of high functioning individuals on the autism spectrum. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1813-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=217 [article] Challenging Stereotypes: Sexual Functioning of Single Adults with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / E. Sandra BYERS, Auteur ; Shana NICHOLS, Auteur ; SusanD VOYER, Auteur . - p.2617-2627. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 43-11 (November 2013) . - p.2617-2627 Mots-clés : Sexuality  Autism spectrum disorder  Asperger syndrome Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study examined the sexual functioning of single adults (61 men, 68 women) with high functioning autism and Asperger syndrome living in the community with and without prior relationship experience. Participants completed an on-line questionnaire assessing autism symptoms, psychological functioning, and various aspects of sexual functioning. In general participants reported positive sexual functioning. Participants without prior relationship experience were significantly younger and more likely to be male and identify as heterosexual. They reported significantly higher sexual anxiety, lower sexual arousability, lower dyadic desire, and fewer positive sexual cognitions. The men reported better sexual function than did the women in a number of areas. These results counter negative societal perceptions about the sexuality of high functioning individuals on the autism spectrum. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1813-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=217

Prevalence and Frequency of Online Sexual Activity by Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder / E. Sandra BYERS in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 34-3 (September 2019)  

Public ISBD [article]  inFocus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities > 34-3 (September 2019) . - p.163-172 Titre : Prevalence and Frequency of Online Sexual Activity by Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : E. Sandra BYERS, Auteur ; Shana NICHOLS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.163-172 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adult  age  autism spectrum disorders  sexuality  online sexual activity  sex education Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We examined the prevalence and frequency with which cognitively able adults (141 men, 190 women) with autism spectrum disorder (CA-ASD) engaged in a range of online sexual activities (OSAs). Participants completed an online survey that assessed their recent involvement in nonarousal (Information Seeking, Chatting), solitary-arousal (S-OSA), and partnered-arousal (P-OSA) online sexual activities. Almost two thirds had engaged in one or more OSA but, on average, had done so infrequently. There were only a few differences based on sex, age, and sexual identity. Significantly more men than women had engaged in Information Seeking and S-OSA and had done so more frequently. Individuals in their 20s were significantly more likely to have engaged in Information Seeking. Sexual-minority individuals were more likely to report engaging in P-OSA than were heterosexual individuals. These results are discussed in terms of their implications for sexuality education aimed at assisting adults with CA-ASD to establish a healthy and meaningful sexuality. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1088357618800061 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=405 [article] Prevalence and Frequency of Online Sexual Activity by Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / E. Sandra BYERS, Auteur ; Shana NICHOLS, Auteur . - p.163-172. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities > 34-3 (September 2019) . - p.163-172 Mots-clés : adult  age  autism spectrum disorders  sexuality  online sexual activity  sex education Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We examined the prevalence and frequency with which cognitively able adults (141 men, 190 women) with autism spectrum disorder (CA-ASD) engaged in a range of online sexual activities (OSAs). Participants completed an online survey that assessed their recent involvement in nonarousal (Information Seeking, Chatting), solitary-arousal (S-OSA), and partnered-arousal (P-OSA) online sexual activities. Almost two thirds had engaged in one or more OSA but, on average, had done so infrequently. There were only a few differences based on sex, age, and sexual identity. Significantly more men than women had engaged in Information Seeking and S-OSA and had done so more frequently. Individuals in their 20s were significantly more likely to have engaged in Information Seeking. Sexual-minority individuals were more likely to report engaging in P-OSA than were heterosexual individuals. These results are discussed in terms of their implications for sexuality education aimed at assisting adults with CA-ASD to establish a healthy and meaningful sexuality. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1088357618800061 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=405

Sexual well-being of a community sample of high-functioning adults on the autism spectrum who have been in a romantic relationship / E. Sandra BYERS in Autism, 17-4 (July 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.418-433 Titre : Sexual well-being of a community sample of high-functioning adults on the autism spectrum who have been in a romantic relationship Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : E. Sandra BYERS, Auteur ; Shana NICHOLS, Auteur ; Susan D. VOYER, Auteur ; Georgianna REILLY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.418-433 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : sexuality  autism  Asperger syndrome  relationships Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study explored factors (gender, age, relationship status, symptomatology) associated with the sexual well-being of 141 (56 men and 85 women) adults with high-functioning autism and Asperger syndrome (HFA/AS) living in the community. Participants completed an online survey consisting of a measure of autistic symptoms as well as measures of dyadic and solitary sexual well-being. Canonical correlation analyses showed that participants who were currently in a romantic relationship reported more frequent dyadic affectionate and genital activity and greater sexual assertiveness and sexual satisfaction, pointing to the importance of context in an active sex life. After controlling for the first variate, men and individuals with less autism symptomatology, particularly in the social and communication domains, generally reported significantly greater dyadic sexual well-being, including greater sexual satisfaction, assertiveness, arousability, and desire and lower sexual anxiety and fewer sexual problems. Men also reported better solitary sexual well-being, including more sexual thoughts, more sexual desire, and more frequent solitary sexual activity; however, they had lower sexual knowledge. These results highlight the importance for research and sexuality education with individuals with HFA/AS to conceptualize sexual well-being as a multidimensional construct consisting of both dyadic and solitary aspects. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311431950 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206 [article] Sexual well-being of a community sample of high-functioning adults on the autism spectrum who have been in a romantic relationship [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / E. Sandra BYERS, Auteur ; Shana NICHOLS, Auteur ; Susan D. VOYER, Auteur ; Georgianna REILLY, Auteur . - p.418-433. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 17-4 (July 2013) . - p.418-433 Mots-clés : sexuality  autism  Asperger syndrome  relationships Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This study explored factors (gender, age, relationship status, symptomatology) associated with the sexual well-being of 141 (56 men and 85 women) adults with high-functioning autism and Asperger syndrome (HFA/AS) living in the community. Participants completed an online survey consisting of a measure of autistic symptoms as well as measures of dyadic and solitary sexual well-being. Canonical correlation analyses showed that participants who were currently in a romantic relationship reported more frequent dyadic affectionate and genital activity and greater sexual assertiveness and sexual satisfaction, pointing to the importance of context in an active sex life. After controlling for the first variate, men and individuals with less autism symptomatology, particularly in the social and communication domains, generally reported significantly greater dyadic sexual well-being, including greater sexual satisfaction, assertiveness, arousability, and desire and lower sexual anxiety and fewer sexual problems. Men also reported better solitary sexual well-being, including more sexual thoughts, more sexual desire, and more frequent solitary sexual activity; however, they had lower sexual knowledge. These results highlight the importance for research and sexuality education with individuals with HFA/AS to conceptualize sexual well-being as a multidimensional construct consisting of both dyadic and solitary aspects. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361311431950 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=206

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