Adapting the Tackling Teenage Training Sex Education Program for Autistic Adults in the US: A Pilot Study / Eileen T. CREHAN in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54-6 (June 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-6 (June 2024) . - p.2108-2123 Titre : Adapting the Tackling Teenage Training Sex Education Program for Autistic Adults in the US: A Pilot Study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Eileen T. CREHAN, Auteur ; Xihan YANG, Auteur ; Simone DUFRESNE, Auteur ; Jamie BARSTEIN, Auteur ; Laurie STEPHENS, Auteur ; Linda P. DEKKER, Auteur ; Kirstin GREAVES-LORD, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2108-2123 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Despite the established need for sexuality and relationship programming for autistic adults, there are extremely limited curricula for this population. This pilot study used an evidence-based sexuality and relationship education program for autistic adolescents (Tackling Teenage Training) as the basis for an adult-focused virtual psychoeducational group. Qualitative feedback, quantitative ratings of the programming, and behavioral surveys from participants were collected. Nine participants completed the program, and corresponding pre and post measures. Highly rated topics, for example gender identity and online dating, were consistent with previous research on what autistic adults want from a sexuality and relationship education program. Future programming should incorporate increased attention to themes and topics highlighted by participants, and should utilize the teaching tools (e.g., role play, peer discussions) identified as useful by the participants. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-05962-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=530 [article] Adapting the Tackling Teenage Training Sex Education Program for Autistic Adults in the US: A Pilot Study [texte imprimé] / Eileen T. CREHAN, Auteur ; Xihan YANG, Auteur ; Simone DUFRESNE, Auteur ; Jamie BARSTEIN, Auteur ; Laurie STEPHENS, Auteur ; Linda P. DEKKER, Auteur ; Kirstin GREAVES-LORD, Auteur . - p.2108-2123. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-6 (June 2024) . - p.2108-2123 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Despite the established need for sexuality and relationship programming for autistic adults, there are extremely limited curricula for this population. This pilot study used an evidence-based sexuality and relationship education program for autistic adolescents (Tackling Teenage Training) as the basis for an adult-focused virtual psychoeducational group. Qualitative feedback, quantitative ratings of the programming, and behavioral surveys from participants were collected. Nine participants completed the program, and corresponding pre and post measures. Highly rated topics, for example gender identity and online dating, were consistent with previous research on what autistic adults want from a sexuality and relationship education program. Future programming should incorporate increased attention to themes and topics highlighted by participants, and should utilize the teaching tools (e.g., role play, peer discussions) identified as useful by the participants. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-05962-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=530

Looking Through a Cultural Perspective: Autistic Young Adults’ Experiences and Expectations in Sexuality and Relationship Education in the U.S / Xihan YANG in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-9 (September 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-9 (September 2026) . - p.3473-3488 Titre : Looking Through a Cultural Perspective: Autistic Young Adults’ Experiences and Expectations in Sexuality and Relationship Education in the U.S Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Xihan YANG, Auteur ; Laura Graham HOLMES, Auteur ; Shaobing SU, Auteur ; Eileen T. CREHAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3473-3488 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Although students with diverse cultural backgrounds need sexuality and relationship education (SRE), the perspectives of those from different cultural groups with neurodevelopmental conditions are often under-investigated. The autistic population, in particular, may have communication and sensory preferences that can be unsupported by the current SRE for non-autistic people, and the cultural relatedness of the SRE they received are often unrecognized. To better understand autistic individuals’ insights, nine autistic young adults from different cultural groups between 20 and 35 years old (four cis-males, two cis-females, three non-binaries) were interviewed to learn about their previous experiences and future expectations in sexuality and relationship education. Results of the inductive (i.e., bottom-up) thematic analyses indicated a low consideration of cultural aspects in their SRE experiences reported by autistic adults. The results highlighted the need for a diverse, consistent, and tailored SRE for the autistic population, with more efforts made from the education system to promote cultural adaptations of SRE. Suggestions are provided for the education systems, professionals, parents, and researchers to develop more tailored SRE for the autistic population. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06831-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591 [article] Looking Through a Cultural Perspective: Autistic Young Adults’ Experiences and Expectations in Sexuality and Relationship Education in the U.S [texte imprimé] / Xihan YANG, Auteur ; Laura Graham HOLMES, Auteur ; Shaobing SU, Auteur ; Eileen T. CREHAN, Auteur . - p.3473-3488. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-9 (September 2026) . - p.3473-3488 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Although students with diverse cultural backgrounds need sexuality and relationship education (SRE), the perspectives of those from different cultural groups with neurodevelopmental conditions are often under-investigated. The autistic population, in particular, may have communication and sensory preferences that can be unsupported by the current SRE for non-autistic people, and the cultural relatedness of the SRE they received are often unrecognized. To better understand autistic individuals’ insights, nine autistic young adults from different cultural groups between 20 and 35 years old (four cis-males, two cis-females, three non-binaries) were interviewed to learn about their previous experiences and future expectations in sexuality and relationship education. Results of the inductive (i.e., bottom-up) thematic analyses indicated a low consideration of cultural aspects in their SRE experiences reported by autistic adults. The results highlighted the need for a diverse, consistent, and tailored SRE for the autistic population, with more efforts made from the education system to promote cultural adaptations of SRE. Suggestions are provided for the education systems, professionals, parents, and researchers to develop more tailored SRE for the autistic population. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06831-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=591

Psychometric Properties of Psychosexual Functioning Survey Among Autistic and Non-autistic Adults: Adapting the Self-Report Teen Transition Inventory to the U.S. Context / Xihan YANG in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54-12 (December 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-12 (December 2024) . - p.4555-4570 Titre : Psychometric Properties of Psychosexual Functioning Survey Among Autistic and Non-autistic Adults: Adapting the Self-Report Teen Transition Inventory to the U.S. Context Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Xihan YANG, Auteur ; Linda P. DEKKER, Auteur ; Kirstin GREAVES-LORD, Auteur ; Eileen T. CREHAN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.4555-4570 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Psychosexual functioning is an important aspect of human development and relationships. A previous study investigated psychosexual functioning of autistic adolescents using the Teen Transition Inventory (TTI), but there is a lack of comprehensive measurement of psychosexual functioning among autistic and non-autistic (NA) adults. To address this gap, the current study adapted the self-report TTI to the Psychosexual Functioning Survey (PSFS) and presented it to 131 autistic (n = 59) and NA adults (n = 72) in the U.S. Comparisons of psychometric properties between the original TTI and the PSFS are shared; the developmental relevancy among some items was changed, and the alphas indicated a difference in the content of certain scales. Differences emerged between autistic and NA adults in both the intra- and interpersonal domains of psychosexual functioning, but not in sexual and intimate behaviors. The findings suggest the persistence of differences from adolescence to adulthood between autistic and NA people and highlight the importance of understanding the unique experiences of adults in psychosexual functioning relative to diagnostic status. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06170-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=540 [article] Psychometric Properties of Psychosexual Functioning Survey Among Autistic and Non-autistic Adults: Adapting the Self-Report Teen Transition Inventory to the U.S. Context [texte imprimé] / Xihan YANG, Auteur ; Linda P. DEKKER, Auteur ; Kirstin GREAVES-LORD, Auteur ; Eileen T. CREHAN, Auteur . - p.4555-4570. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 54-12 (December 2024) . - p.4555-4570 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Psychosexual functioning is an important aspect of human development and relationships. A previous study investigated psychosexual functioning of autistic adolescents using the Teen Transition Inventory (TTI), but there is a lack of comprehensive measurement of psychosexual functioning among autistic and non-autistic (NA) adults. To address this gap, the current study adapted the self-report TTI to the Psychosexual Functioning Survey (PSFS) and presented it to 131 autistic (n = 59) and NA adults (n = 72) in the U.S. Comparisons of psychometric properties between the original TTI and the PSFS are shared; the developmental relevancy among some items was changed, and the alphas indicated a difference in the content of certain scales. Differences emerged between autistic and NA adults in both the intra- and interpersonal domains of psychosexual functioning, but not in sexual and intimate behaviors. The findings suggest the persistence of differences from adolescence to adulthood between autistic and NA people and highlight the importance of understanding the unique experiences of adults in psychosexual functioning relative to diagnostic status. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06170-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=540

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