Autism Spectrum Disorder and Talking About Sex – The Past, Present, and Future

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Chfd 312 Forum  Due 6pm Wednesday 2/4/2015 (400) words

Autism Spectrum Disorder is characterized as a disorder where children display deficits in: a) social interaction, b) verbal and nonverbal communication, and c) repetitive behaviors or interests (National Institute of Mental Health, 2007). Visit AutismSpeaks.org (http://www.autismspeaks.org/?gclid=CKH1moq3v7ICFak7Mgodg3QAlQ) and review the Family Services and Science tabs focusing on one of the tool kits and on one of the articles.

Compare and contrast the information presented in the website and the information presented in your textbook.

Describe the practical implications of the information provided at AutismSpeaks.org on families caring for a child with Autism.


Chfd 220 Forum Due 6pm Wednesday 2/4/2015 Need

Talking About Sex – The Past, Present, and Future

Based on the words you listed at the beginning of this lesson, how do you feel about using these words today? Have you changed your sexual vocabulary as you matured? Which factors may have influenced your change in terms? Explain.

  OPTIONAL: If you have children, or think you may have children someday, which words do you think you will use with them?