儿科学与治疗
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性教育、性健康和自闭症谱系障碍

雷切尔·洛夫廷 (Rachel L Loftin) 和安·哈特拉奇 (Ann Hartlage S)

Sex education is an important but often inadequately addressed topic for patients with autism spectrum disorder. A dominant theory in autism, Theory of Mind, helps to explain why the sex education needs of people with this disorder are unique. This paper argues the importance of high quality sex education from the perspective of the World Health Organization’s recent comprehensive definition of sexual health. Each point from the World Health Organization’s definition is addressed with discussion of its application to people with autism spectrum disorder, suggestions for remediation, and public health implications. Seven points are addressed: physical well-being in relation to sexuality; emotional and mental well-being in relation to sexuality; social well-being in relation to sexuality; disease、功能障碍或虚弱；对性行为和性关系采取积极和尊重的态度；免受胁迫和暴力；和免受歧视的自由。性教育对于自闭症患者的生活质量和安全非常重要。该人群的需求在所确定的所有七个领域都很明显。