Healthy Relationships, Sexuality & Autism (HRSA)
Fall registration for HRSA opened Saturday, July 13. Intake meetings take place during August.
CAN Registration SystemExplore relationships & sexuality in a safe environment.
Benefit from a 16-week sex-positive, comprehensive sexuality education program for Autistic adults.
Topics include dating, gender identity, sexual behaviours, relationships, and more. The program is delivered online via Zoom.*
*Future seasons may be delivered in-person within the Lower Mainland area.
Previous experience or knowledge about relationships or sexuality is not required.
CAN youth & adult programs are for anyone who self-identifies as Autistic. A formal diagnosis is not required.
This program was developed by Autism Nova Scotia and is delivered by Canucks Autism Network for Autistic adults in BC.
What to expect:
The group meets via Zoom once per week:
- 2-hour virtual/online sessions
- Led/facilitated by a CAN staff member
Topics will include:
- Values
- Anatomy
- Gender Identity
- Relationships
- Sexual Behaviours
- Sexual Health
- Dating and more
Let us know how we can best support you!
Each session is led/facilitated by two CAN Facilitators to ensure that all participants are welcomed, accepted, and supported.
Participants can communicate their support needs and/or preferences for participation when registering for the program.
During the season, don’t hesitate to speak directly with staff to update us or provide more informatioon.
Most importantly, we want to ensure that each Autistic youth or adult is comfortable participating at their pace.
Need more info? Request an info package!
Email us at youthandadults@canucksautism.ca.
Meet the Program Facilitators
Kendall holds a BA in Psychology (University of Michigan), Bachelor’s of Social Work (UBC), and a Master’s of Social Work (UBC Okanagan).
Kendall loves talking through thoughtful questions. In addition to working with CAN, she is a hospital social worker with a focus on gender-affirming care.
Kendall is passionate about helping people find tools to live life and experience relationships in ways that are as unique as they are.
Outside of CAN, Tesla volunteers with multiple community groups, and works as an Education Assistant at Langara College.
When she’s not on the clock, you can find Tesla cooking, smelling every flower in her neighborhood, or reading in her garden.
