Autism Nova Scotia’s Sexuality Education Team

The Healthy Relationships, Sexuality, and Autism (HRSA) Team is Autism Nova Scotia’s interdisciplinary sexuality team and includes a Sexologist and Sex Educator with diverse educational and practical experiences working with Autistic people. This team focuses on providing education, training, and resources to support in bridging the gap in services available for Autistic individuals/individuals with autism in relation to their sexuality and relationships through a sex-positive and person directed lens.

Webinar Summary

Autistic people/people with autism can have difficulty navigating daily social situations, as Autistic individuals have unique sets of social and communication differences, and thus can face additional barriers for developing successful sexual and romantic relationships. Unfortunately, there are few supports and services for people with autism and their sexuality, which can lead to negative outcomes for Autistic people, their families, and communities. This session will discuss some common myths about autism and sexuality and illustrate why specialized sexuality education and supports are needed for this population.”