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Autism & Asperger's Syndrome (Expert Forum)
sexual behavior with an autistic child
Answered by
Rachel Thompson, Ph.D., BCBA - autism
The New England Center for Children
MA
Questions in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome forum are answered by researchers at the New England Center for Children. Topics covered include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Antisocial Personality Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, blindness, bullying, clinical depression, deafness, dyslexia, mental retardation, and social alienation.
sexual behavior with an autistic child
by SMonk, Jun 08, 2009 09:02PM
Is it typical for a child with autisim tend to be more curious and display very inappropriate behavior? Almost to the point of force and touching.
Doctor's Answer
by Rachel Thompson, Ph.D., BCBA, Jun 10, 2009 08:05AM
, Jun 10, 2009 08:05AM
Children with autism are likely to have more difficulties learning what types of interactions and touching are appropriate and under which conditions. I recommend that you work with your child's service providers to develop a plan to target this behavior. You did not specify whether your child is touching himself or someone else, but I recommend that you supervise him closely to avoid inappropriate contact with others.
