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  • Psychology
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Human Sexuality

Background:

  • Sexuality in High-Functioning Autism (HFA) remains under-researched.
  • Previous studies have not fully explored the impact of sexual experiences on HFA individuals' functioning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and meta-analyze existing research on sexuality in High-Functioning Autism.
  • To characterize sexual understanding, experiences, desire, and behavior in males and females with HFA.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic database search identified 27 relevant observational and cross-sectional studies.
  • A random-effects meta-analysis pooled data from 9 eligible studies using standardized mean differences.

Main Results:

  • Females with HFA demonstrated higher sexual understanding but endured more adverse sexual experiences than males with HFA and neurotypical individuals.
  • Males with HFA reported increased desire for and engagement in solitary and dyadic sexual activities.

Conclusions:

  • This meta-analysis offers initial insights into the distinct sexual profiles of males and females with HFA.
  • Further research is crucial to comprehensively understand and support the sexual and romantic functioning of individuals with HFA.