Abstract
Autistic people face a unique form of discrimination against their sexual agency. Disabled people have historically been viewed as non-sexual, infantile beings with an inability to be sexually desirable. This paper explores the social construction of narratives surrounding autistic sexuality focusing on how the external environment contributes to a disabled person's unique experience and challenges in their romantic and sexual lives. Using intersection, queer, social constructionist, and feminist perspectives, issues surrounding autism, sexuality, and society, are examined. Sociological studies for future direction are proposed. Studies aim to amplify and uplift autistic voices, understanding autistic people as experts in their own experiences. Shifting perceptions of autism, disability, and sexuality—in academia, media, and society—make way for autistic people to reclaim their sexual agency and access the resources and support they deserve.