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I am in the health care field... I work with a 10 year old autistic boy that has started to fool around with masturbating on himself... Myself and his mother have been worried as far as how we can help him understand what he is doing or If he evn knows what he is doing to himself... Is there phycologists that only deal with autistic kids and their sexuality???
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by Melissa BEE: ()
Hi, Thank you for your question.
There is no reason why you can't give him the same basic sexual education you would to any boy of the same age.
But education is only the first step. You need to help him understand in other important concepts such as PUBLIC Vs PRIVATE - Private is the place like your bedroom with the door closed at certain times. Unacceptable and acceptable touching - tickling and hugging can get out of control unless the guidelines and boundaries are clear. Part of who he is, is learning to accept and deal with his own sexuality. You will need to help him, teach him, show him. Don't be ashamed or afraid, or you will pass these fears onto him, and he may then think sex is bad and dirty and you may never have grandchildren. Just take little steps, and make the teaching about sex and THE BODY matter-of-fact ...this is your penis, when you get aroused it gets hard....and so on. There are a lot of teaching materials. You'd be amazed how much kids take in, and how willing they are to comply, when they understand that they are not bad and going to be punished for normal and natural behaviour.
If you are finding it too difficult as women, to teach him - is there someone - a male or father figure who can help? If this is not a possible option, there are some wonderful books written FOR children from 10 to 17 (I have one for my children) that explains everything, and comes complete with pictures.
Best Wishes,
Melissa BEE
Reviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology
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