Clinician’s Guide to Sexuality and Autism 1st Edition

Clinician’s Guide to Sexuality and Autism, 1st Edition by Jessica Cauchi, Peter Gerhardt, Justin B. Leaf, and Mary Jane Weiss is an essential resource for professionals seeking clear, compassionate, and practical guidance on supporting sexual health for people on the autism spectrum.

Start here if you want research-driven strategies that translate directly into clinical practice. This book combines evidence-based approaches with real-world case examples to help clinicians assess sexual development, teach consent and boundaries, manage challenging behaviors, and promote healthy relationships across the lifespan.

Designed for therapists, counselors, school psychologists, developmental pediatricians, and allied professionals in the United States, Canada, the U.K., and beyond, the guide balances clinical rigor with accessible language. Topics include communication strategies, individualized sex education, risk reduction, family collaboration, and ethical considerations—each presented with actionable interventions you can implement immediately.

What sets this volume apart is its focus on practical tools and skill-building: step-by-step lesson frameworks, behavior support techniques tailored to sensory and communication differences, and guidance on culturally sensitive discussions. The authors’ combined clinical and research expertise makes the content both reliable and relatable for everyday practice.

Whether you’re expanding your autism services or enhancing sexual health supports in schools and clinics, this book equips you to deliver respectful, effective care that fosters autonomy and wellbeing. Add Clinician’s Guide to Sexuality and Autism, 1st Edition to your professional library today and transform how you address sexuality and ASD in clinical settings.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.