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Exploring the impact of a developing sexuality on adolescents with autism

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   ANDREWS, Thomas Robert (2017). Exploring the impact of a developing
   sexuality on adolescents with autism. Doctoral, Sheffield Hallam
   University.
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   Link to published version:: https://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00084

Abstract

   This research project sought to understand as far as possible what
   meanings the period of development termed as ‘adolescence’ meant for a
   small group of young men on the autism spectrum, as interpreted by the
   parents and staff who support them. The focus of my enquiry was an
   exploration of interpretations of behaviour; specifically ‘sexualised
   behaviour’ and how these interpretations might enable or disable people
   on the autism spectrum. In this study accessing the ‘meaning of
   experience’ for the young men within this group, as interpreted by the
   participants, was mediated through a supported process of reflection in
   which the participants challenged their initial interpretations and
   understandings of what the behaviours might mean to the young men. The
   method used was a series of individual and group interviews with the
   people who lived and worked with these young men, and used Ashworth’s
   eight ‘fractions’ of the Lifeworld as starting off points from which to
   begin framing the examination and interpretation of the participant’s
   experiences and perceptions. Throughout this research my aim and
   intention was to challenge some of the canons of autism in relation to
   sexuality and sexualised behaviour. In doing so I wanted to identify
   how a supported reflection might move parents and staff towards new
   ways of interpreting the behaviour of people on the autism spectrum, so
   that more appropriate and sensitive measures can be formulated in order
   to bring about positive sexual identity formation during adolescence.
   Item Type: Thesis (Doctoral)
   Additional Information: Director of Studies: Professor Nick Hodge
   Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added
   after October 2018: Sheffield Hallam Doctoral Theses
   Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00084
   Depositing User: Hilary Ridgway
   Date Deposited: 12 Jul 2018 09:28
   Last Modified: 16 Nov 2018 14:19
   URI: http://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/21928

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