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Social Skills & Sexual Education
Carly Graf, M.Ed., BCBABased on Sexual Education Workshop with Dr. Sorah Stein,
BCBA-D, CSE
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What is ABA?
• ABA is a hard science. This means it is based on scientific principles that have been tested and re-tested in laboratories, clinics, and in applied settings (e.g. homes, schools, and community settings).
• These scientific principles have been tested and re-tested for decades.
• ABA is the only treatment that is evidence-based that shows improvement in the reduction of unwanted behaviors and an increase in appropriate skills.
• ABA is not just used for children with Autism.
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Myths about Autism and Sex
• Individuals with ASD are not sexual.
• Individuals with ASD engage in uncontrolled sexual behaviors towards others.
• Some individuals with ASD cannot learn how to engage in appropriate sexual behaviors.
• Some individuals with ASD with cognitive impairment will always remain “children” and will not be sexual.
• Individuals with ASD do not have a sexual orientation.
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Typical Sexual Behaviors (Ages 6-12)
• Continued self-stimulation (in private)
• Continued experimental sexual play with peers (hidden from adults)
• Peer discussions about sex and relationships
• Sexual orientation
• Interest in children of the opposite sex
• Establishment of more adult relationships (e.g. boyfriends and girlfriends)
• Increased need and want for personal privacy
• Onset of puberty
• Changes in physical characteristics (e.g. hair growth, etc.)
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Typical Sexual Behaviors (12-18)
• Motivated to gain access to sexual gratification
• Increased knowledge of sex and alternative forms of sexual expression
• Casual sexual encounters
• Coaching from peers (can also be peer pressure)
• Continued peer discussion
• Development of long-term intimate relationships
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Social skills are extremely important…
• Continued self-stimulation (in private)
• Continued experimental sexual play with peers (hidden from adults)
• Peer discussions about sex and relationships
• Sexual orientation
• Interest in children of the opposite sex
• Establishment of more adult relationships (e.g. boyfriends and girlfriends)
• Increased need and want for personal privacy
• Onset of puberty
• Changes in physical characteristics (e.g. hair growth, etc.)
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Social skills needed continued….
• Motivated to gain access to sexual gratification
• Increased knowledge of sex and alternative forms of sexual expression
• Casual sexual encounters
• Coaching from peers (can also be peer pressure)
• Continued peer discussion
• Development of long-term intimate relationships
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Some things to think about…
• If our kiddos do not have the social skills needed to engage in in-depth discussions, they will be missing out on sexual knowledge and experience.
• Sexual development occurs outside of cognitive development.
• Kiddos in special education classrooms are exempt from sex ed and must be opted in….
• Kids recieving sex ed are not taught about the mechanics of sex. They are expected to already have this knowledge.
• Our kids are especially vulnerable to sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Teach everything as opposed to teaching some things... Sexual knowledge leads to a REDUCTION in inappropriate sexual behaviors.
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Some Important Skills to Teach
• Proper terminology (No need for embarrassment. It’s science!)
• Public vs. Private Settings
• Public vs. Private Behaviors
• Appropriate personal space
• CONSENT (Research state law)
• Body Parts
• Masturbation
• Hygiene
• STIs9
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How do I teach these things?
• First, assess what your child already knows.
• Base teaching methods on the needs of the individual.
• What has worked in the past?
• Teach both appropriate terminology and slang that your child might hear in their social circles.
• Foster an atmosphere of acceptance, tolerance, and privacy.
• Your BCBA can help guide from assessment to implementation
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Public vs. Private Settings
• This is a crucial step to teach.
• Our kiddos should have a sense of privacy.
• Be aware that some kids with excellent expressive language skills might need some help with receptive language skills.
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Any Questions?
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