Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
September 2017, Volume 47, Issue 9, pp 2927–2934
J. Dewinter, H. De Graaf, S. Begeer
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Romantic Relationships in Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Abstract
This study compared sexual orientation and romantic relationship experience in a large sample of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (n = 675) and general population peers (n = 8064). Gender identity was explored in the ASD group in relation to assigned gender at birth. Compared to general population peers, more people with ASD, especially women, reported sexual attraction to both same- and opposite-sex partners. About half of the participants with ASD was in a relationship (heterosexual in most cases) and most of them lived with their partner. A notable number of autistic participants, again more women than men, reported gender non-conforming feelings. Attention to gender identity and sexual diversity in education and clinical work with people with ASD is advised....
https://link.springer.com/article/10.10 ... 017-3199-9 After several high-profile research studies and resulting papers (this paper being only one of them), it appears to me that this comorbid description is definitely a "thing."
27 Aug 2017, 12:41 pm
