Dr Helen McCabe, Executive Director, The Five Project for International Autism and Disability Support (www.thefiveproject.org), US Information about sexuality and sexual development in autistic teenagers can be found at RaisingChildren.au Local services Things Tom Likes: A book about sexuality and masturbation for boys and young men with autism and related conditions. By Kate E. Reynolds Kate E. Reynolds, MSc (Dist) BSc. RGN. PGDipHEd. PGDipCouns., worked for the UK's National Health Service for 18 years, seven of which were in HIV/Aids and sexual health as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Senior Counsellor and staff trainer. In 2005 Kate's son was diagnosed as having 'classic' autism with intellectual (learning) disabilities. Since then, Kate has written several books for JKP about sexuality education and autism/intellectual disabilities. She is a researcher and public speaker; in 2016 she spoke at an All Party Parliamentary Group meeting about sex education and disability and speaks extensively with parents and caregivers. Ambitious about Autism have blogs written by autistic teenagers about discovering and navigating their sexuality. Recommended books

Taking care of myself: A healthy hygiene, puberty and personal curriculum for young people with autism by Mary Wrobel Things Ellie likes: A book about sexuality and masturbation for girls and young people with autism and related conditions. By Kate E. Reynolds

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SaYiT and Fruitbowl SaYiT is a charity which provides practical support to LGBTQ+ young people, parents/carers and professionals. They host Fruitbowl, which is a group which young people can explore their gender identity and sexuality and meet like-minded people in a safe and supportive environment. National organisations This series is perfect for use in sex education classes. An excellent and very helpful choice for professionals working with people with ASD! What’s happening to Ellie? A book about puberty for girls and young women with autism and related conditions. By Kate E. Reynolds