Including Support for Intimate Lives in Local Autism Strategies

Huysamen, Monique ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5664-998X and Jay, Bethany ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7326-8428 (2024) Including Support for Intimate Lives in Local Autism Strategies. Project Report. SAAIL: Supporting Autistic Adults' Intimate Lives.

Preview

Published Version
Available under License In Copyright.
Download (133kB) | Preview

Official URL: https://bit.ly/LASBRIEF

Abstract

Why intimate lives matter Love and relationships are part of an ordinary life for many people. However, autistic people experience more challenges and barriers around intimate relationships and seldom receive support in this area. Health and Social Care in England should address these inequalities and help people to enjoy a fulfilling life which includes support with sex and relationships. Health and care policy shapes priorities, guides service provision, and ultimately determines the support people receive locally. However, the National Strategy for Autistic Children, Young People and Adults: 2021 to 2026 overlooks autistic people’s intimate lives.

Item Type:	Report (Project Report)
Peer-reviewed:	No
Date Deposited:	06 Jan 2025 10:32
Publisher:	SAAIL: Supporting Autistic Adults' Intimate Lives
Divisions:	Faculties > Health and Education Faculties > Health and Education > Social Care and Social Work
URI:	https://e-space.mmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/637665
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.23634/MMU.00637665

Impact and Reach

Statistics

DownloadsShow export options

Activity Overview

6 month trend

2Downloads

6 month trend

5Hits

Additional statistics for this dataset are available via IRStats2.

Altmetric

Repository staff only

Edit record