Autism and Sexuality
This past semester at NPR I worked on a story with fellow intern Deanna Pan about a couple both living (together) with Autism. Lindsey and Dave both have Autism and have been together for 6 years. Working with them was absolutely amazing, I learned so much about their respective braveries overcoming insecurities and accomodating one another.
They spend some time together, most of the time apart, merely coexisting in their house. They sleep in separate bedrooms, eat at different times and have different interests and hobbies. But I can tell from their comfort and interactions with each other that they’re in it for the long haul and will go to any length to make the other feel comfortable.
Lindsey and Dave are a voice for Autism. They speak at conferences around the country about Autism and sexuality and are living proof that people with Autism can have amazing relationships if only they listen to one another…the same thing rings true for any relationship.
I will post the multimedia piece soon. You can read Lindsey’s review of the experience here. It’s always interesting to know what someone really felt with a camera shoved into their personal lives.
© Mallory Benedict
