These studies all agree to facilitate that sexual behavior is common among autistic people; however, the problems begin with inappropriate expression of sexuality. ... The Mortlock study (1993) explains acceptable physical contact, sex grouping, modesty and naming of body parts as tactics to help the patients develop more rationally. ... Behaviors such as masturbation, expression towards others and attempts at sexual relationships almost always lead to dangerous and irrational situations and behaviors. ...

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