This week we welcome Nick Klinkefus to the podcast to discuss sexual orientation and gender identity within the autism community. 

Nick is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has been in the field for about 5 years and is passionate about helping children with autism learn new skills. He is also a part of the LGBTQ+ community and volunteers with local groups for the queer community.

Individuals with autism are more likely to identify as LGBTQ+. The exact rate is unknown although it’s estimated to be between 15-35 percent. Download the podcast today to learn more! 

Resources:

Books: https://bookriot.com/books-for-parents-of-lgbt-kids/

Sexuality and Autism: https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/development/sexual-development/sexuality-teens-with-asd

Individuals With Autism Are More Likely to Identify as LGBTQ+: https://sparkforautism.org/discover_article/autism-lgbtq-identity/

Human Rights Campaign: https://www.hrc.org/resources

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