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Podcast: Today’s Autistic Moment: A Podcast for Autistic Adults by An Autistic Adult
Episode: Autistic Adults: Let’s Talk About Consent
Description: Program scripts and Interview Transcripts are available at todaysautisticmoment.com.Â
My guest Leah Bauman-Smith and I will have a frank conversation about the matter of consent and sexuality, with very sensitive content that may be triggering and therefore not appropriate for all audiences. Â Listener discretion is advised. Â Consent is more than just saying yes or no to sexual activity. Â Consent for many Autistic Adults applies to being asked if someone can shake their hand, give them a hug and having their decisions respected without the fear of coercion or exploitation. Autistic Adults regardless of their ability to verb...