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Host Chapter: Halifax Categories: Adults

Healthy Relationships, Sexuality and Autism Program (Adult)

Healthy Relationships, Sexuality and Autism (HRSA)- Adult program supports Autistic adults (19 years and up). The program introduces concepts of sexuality and relationships using interactive, sex-positive, and inclusive sexuality education lessons.


Ages/Life Stage:

Adults (individuals 19 years of age and up) 

Program Cost:

Free 

Locations:

Halifax

Description:

The HRSA-Adult program is a Comprehensive Sexuality Education program designed specifically for Autistic adults. This program is delivered both in person and online via Zoom, depending on the cohort.   

Participants in the adult program attend weekly two-hour sessions, led by a trained Program Educator, for 16 weeks. To allow for full and open participation for Autistic individuals, parents and/or caregivers arenot permitted to attendprogram sessions.  

 Topics Covered:  

  • Myself and Values 
  • Anatomy & Function  
  • Gender, Sexual Orientation and Attraction 
  • Sexual Behaviours  
  • Sexual Health  
  • Sexual Readiness 
  • Relationships 
  • Emotions 
  • Dating 

Apply Now:

If you are interested in completing the HRSA-adult program please fill out the application form.

The start date for adult HRSA will be early March and TBD for the youth and caregiver program.

Program Evaluation:

HRSA-Adult program data from 2021 external evaluation 

Next Cohort:

The next HRSA-Adult cohort will be run in March. Please check back for updated information.

For organization/partnership inquiries please contact Allie Carroll at acarroll@autismns.ca. If you are interested in participating in the program please contact Rachael Wallace below.

Other Sexuality Programs:

HRSA- Youth Program 
HRSA- Caregiver Program

Contact:

Rachael Wallace, Program Educator


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