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0192/2025 - SEXUALITY EDUCATION FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: AN INTEGRATIVE LITERATURE REVIEW
EDUCAÇÃO EM SEXUALIDADE DE ADOLESCENTES COM TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DA LITERATURA

Author:

• Felipe Franklin Leite Lira - Lira, FFL - <fflira82@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0378-5654

Co-author(s):

• Maria Júlia Barros da Silva Martins - Martins, MJBS - <maria.martins@eenf.ufal.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4656-3541
• Ana Beatriz Salgueiro dos Santos - Santos, ABS - <ana.salgueiro@eenf.ufal.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3589-7711
• Lucas Cavalcante Chalegre - Chalegre, LC - <chalegre10@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4950-277X
• Ivanise Gomes de Souza Bittencourt - Bittencourt, IGS - <ivanise.gomes@eenf.ufal.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9416-3964


Abstract:

The study aimed to identify scientific approaches to teaching sexuality education to adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), analyzing social implications and the roles of parents, caregivers, and professionals. This is an integrative literature review based on the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, which allows for mapping key concepts and identifying gaps in the literature. The research question was developed using the Population, Concept, and Context (PCC) strategy for the review, as follows: P – parents, caregivers, and health professionals; C – how to adequately implement sexuality education during adolescence; C – adolescents with ASD. The final sample included 24 studies, which were organized into four thematic axes: bodily changes, sexual relationships, affective relationships, and self-protection. The findings revealed divergences regarding who should address the topic with adolescents (parents, schools, or health professionals), in addition to the scarcity of personalized and effective programs. In light of this, the need for initiatives that ensure sexuality education adapted to the particularities of adolescents with ASD is highlighted, promoting their healthy development and protection.

Keywords:

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Adolescent; Sexuality Education; Health.

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Lira, FFL, Martins, MJBS, Santos, ABS, Chalegre, LC, Bittencourt, IGS. SEXUALITY EDUCATION FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: AN INTEGRATIVE LITERATURE REVIEW. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2025/Jun). [Citado em 05/12/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/sexuality-education-for-adolescents-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-an-integrative-literature-review/19668



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