1 CEU
The complexity of sexuality, especially for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), necessitates early and comprehensive education on topics ranging from body awareness to safe sex practices. Teaching sexual competence should begin in childhood, integrated into Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and encompassing various developmental domains such as communication, socio-emotional skills, and independent living. This approach respects cultural values and supports a better quality of life for the child with ASD.
Presented at the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference
Chaturi Edrisinha is a board-certified behavior analyst. She received her Ph.D. in autism and developmental disabilities and her M.Ed. in early childhood special education from The University of Texas at Austin. An overarching agenda in Dr. Edrisinha’s research is to develop instructional and support strategies in order to foster independence and inclusion for persons with autism spectrum disorders. She has been successful in obtaining multiple research grants totaling more than $100,000. She published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, and book chapters in many prestigious journals, including the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Research in Developmental Disabilities, and the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities and presented at numerous national and international conferences.
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