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ERIC Number: EJ1477640
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Aug
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0022-4669
EISSN: EISSN-1538-4764
Available Date: 0000-00-00
Barriers and Facilitators for Addressing Sex Education for Autistic Individuals: A Systematic Review
Anh M. Ngo1; Abigail Donaghue1; Kayla H. Weng1; Eileen T. Crehan1
Journal of Special Education, v59 n2 p71-80 2025
Autistic individuals face challenges in expressing their sexuality and understanding social norms, exacerbated by inadequate sex education. To improve the acquisition of sex education programs, this systematic review identified and synthesized the barriers and facilitators to addressing sex education for autistic learners. A comprehensive database search resulted in five articles after screening the title, abstract, and full-text using the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Study (PICOS) framework-guided eligibility criteria. Inductive thematic analysis revealed four key themes of "Resource Availability," "ASD-specific Curriculum," "Parent-Child Interaction," and "Perception of Sexuality and Disability." These findings underscore the need for inclusive, accessible sex education to enhance comprehension and applicability for autistic individuals, using visual stimulus, personalized learning, and technological integrations.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA