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Sex on the Spectrum

By Amee Baird — 2020

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition with the core symptoms of deficits in social communication and interaction, and the presence of restricted repetitive behaviours. Sexual interactions are one of the most complex and demanding of all human social behaviours. So how does ASD impact sexual life?

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