Healthy Relationships, Sexuality and Autism Program (Adult)

Ages/Life Stage:

Adults (individuals 19 years of age and up)  

Program Cost:

Free 

Locations:

HRSA-Adult is delivered in person and virtually via Zoom, depending on the cohort  

Description:

The HRSA-Adult program is a Comprehensive Sexuality Education program designed specifically for Autistic adults. This program is delivered both in person and virtually through Zoom, depending on the cohort.  
 
Participants in the adult program (ages 19+) attend weekly two-hour sessions, led by a trained HRSA educator (and supervised by Autism Nova Scotia’s Sexologist), for 16 weeks (either online or in person). Participants must 19 years old or older to join the adult program and be able to attend program sessions independently. To allow for full and open participation for Autistic individuals, parents and/or caregivers are not permitted to attend program sessions. 

Topics Covered: 

– Sexuality & Values 
– Anatomy & Function 
– Gender & Sexual Orientation 
– Sexual Behaviours 
– Sexual Health 
– Sexuality & the Law 
– Decision Making 
– Relationships & Dating  

Apply Now:

HRSA-adult is now accepting applications through the Pinwheel Wellness Centre (PWC) referral form. If you are interested in completing the HRSA-adult program please fill out the PWC referral form here. 

Program Evaluation:

HRSA-Adult program data from 2021 external evaluation 

Next Cohort

The next HRSA- Adult cohort will be run in late summer/early fall 2023. Please check back for updated information. 

Other Sexuality Programs:

HRSA- Youth Program 
HRSA- Caregiver Program