Sex and relationship coach Ness Cooper dispels the myths around sex and autistic people in her discussion with our Family Development Manager Kerrie Highcock.

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Further Resources

Ness Cooper

• Therapy: www.nesscooper.co.uk
• Training for professionals: www.thesexconsultant.com

Articles:

• getmegiddy.com/sex-ed-disabled-children
• kingstoncourier.co.uk/sex-education-a-much-needed-change-to-the-curriculum/

Other Training and charities:

• Dhiverse also has a focused autism training that is open to professional and parents looking to learn about how to broach the discussion around sex ed and autism
• Change; are offering not only free online training around autism and sex education but also have free online peer support groups

• A therapist and parents experience of their children going out www.courses-onlinevents.co.uk

TV show:

• Sex Education, read why this is a great show for individuals with disabilities www.marieclaire.co.uk/life

Websites:

• www.bishuk.com
• bishtraining.com

Magazine:

• Diva Magazine, for queer and non-binary individuals regularly discusses autism and neurodivergents and how it can interplay with sexuality and gender.

Books:

• Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide For LGBTQIA+ Teens On The Spectrum by Erin Ekins