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Although generally difficult to talk about in an open and honest manner, sex and sexuality are central to our understanding of ourselves as individuals, and integral to our individual determination of quality of life. Information on issues surrounding sexuality of individuals with autism is often lacking. Personal characteristics, circumscribed interests, sensory sensitivity and world view along with interpersonal difficulties can be problematic and challenging. This presentation will discuss these challenges.
David Morrison, EdD, ABSNP
is a licensed educational psychologist who has over 25 years of experience working with children who have behavioral and clinical challenges. He is the department chair and associate professor for school psychology at Azusa Pacific University in California. He has a doctorate in educational psychology with a post doctorate specialization in clinical neuropsychology. He has been actively involved in educational research for the past 25 years. Dr. Morrison has extensive expertise with behavioral interventions and has provided services for over 30 school districts. He is actively involved in neuropsychological assessment and holds a faculty position with the Pediatric Neurodevelopment Institute. In addition, he is the director of Beacon Autistic Spectrum Independence Center in Claremont, CA.
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