Predictors of Sexual Victimization Among Autistic and Non-Autistic College Students.
Natalie LibsterConnie KasariAlexandra SturmPublished in: Journal of autism and developmental disorders (2023)
Although autism diagnostic status was not a significant predictor of unwanted sexual contact or sexual assault, other factors associated with increased risk of sexual victimization, such as co-occurring ADHD, are likely to be found in autistic populations. This study highlights the importance of educational, social, and institutional supports to decrease sexual victimization among college students with neurodevelopmental disabilities.