An illustrated book teaching adults with learning difficulties or autism about sex
Kate E. Reynolds MDS, PGDC, PGDHE, BSc (Hons) SA, RGN is
mother to two young people on the autism spectrum, one of whom has
intellectual disabilities. She worked for the UK's National Health
Service for 18 years, largely in HIV and sexual health. Kate has
written 12 books, most published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers and
almost all about aspects of relationships and sexuality. She works
closely with parents and professionals, as a trainer, consultant
and researcher. Kate speaks at conferences and briefed the All
Party Parliamentary Group about sex education and disability. Kate
can be accessed through her website www.kateereynolds.com for
professionals and www.autismagonyaunt.com for parents and
carers.
Jonathon Powell lives in Brisbane, Australia and has a
Diploma in Fine Art and Bachelor of Animation at Griffith
University, Queensland. He has illustrated for the 'Sexuality and
Safety with Tom & Ellie' six book series by Kate E. Reynolds, 'Can
I tell you about PDA syndrome' by Ruth Fidler & Phil Christie, and
'Making Sense of Sex' by Sarah Attwood, all published by Jessica
Kingsley Publishers. He provided artwork and animations for Family
Planning Queensland (True) including an education annual 'Talking
About It' and a CD-Rom package 'Puberty Plus'. Jonathon also
illustrated 'What are Relationships?' by Kate E. Reynolds.
A welcome addition to my bookshelf. Too often vital information on
what a real sexual relationship actually feels like and involves is
omitted from educational resources for people with autism and
special education needs and disabilities. I welcome its
sex-positive perspective, for example exploring how foreplay can be
made more pleasurable, as pleasure-based sex education is often
omitted in such resources. The book is inclusive of diverse sexual
and gender expressions and could be used with both young people and
adults. I will be recommending it to anyone working in this
area.
*Dr Claire Bates, Supported Loving Leader*
This is a straightforward book that will answer many questions
about sex. Kate Reynolds book is an essential addition to her
previous collection which I use with our students and young adults
in our educational program. Kate Reynolds has the talent to explore
a sensitive topic while taking into account the importance of
details and visual content to make the information concrete and
accessible. A must read for all professionals and parents!
*Isabelle Hénault, PhD, psychologist & sexologist, Director of the
Autism & Asperger’s Clinic at Montreal, Canada*
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