Autistic adults face higher risk of certain types of sexual victimization, study finds

Autistic adults face higher risk of certain types of sexual victimization, study finds

A recent study published in The Journal of Sex Research suggests that adults with autism experience higher rates of certain types of sexual victimization compared to those without the diagnosis. The findings indicate that these vulnerabilities might be linked to specific sensory sensitivities rather than just the official diagnostic label itself. This provides evidence that tailored education programs focusing on consent and sensory regulation c…