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The Sexual Health Attitudes and Sexual Health Self-Efficiancy Beliefs of Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Exploratory Study

Center:

CT-A. J. Pappanikou Center for Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Tara Lutz
[email protected]
860-679-1500

Product Description:

Studies of youth with ASD reveal interest and engagement in sexual behaviors at rates similar to peers, but are less likely to receive sex education. Parents serve as primary educators. This study explored parental attitudes and self-efficiency belief in this role.

Keyword(s):

Autism spectrum disorder, parents

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals submitted

Target Audience:

Professionals

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