Autism & Intimacy: Navigating Relationships and Connection

Join Niamh Mannion (she/her) and Annelil Desille (she/they) for an engaging and practical workshop for on intimacy and relationships for Autistic adults (partners and professionals are also welcome!)

In this session, we’ll unpack how Autistic people may experience, express, and build intimacy, challenge mainstream myths around love and romance, and make space for all kinds of relationship styles- including ones that don’t follow traditional or neuronormative expectations.

Whether you’re in a relationship, seeking one, or redefining what connection means to you, this is a space to build understanding, challenge assumptions, and explore what authentic connection looks like for you.

Our presenters:

Niamh Mannion (she/her) is a Developmental Educator and Sexologist, Director of My Friend in Sex Ed, a platform dedicated to accessible, inclusive, and affirming sex education. With a strong commitment to neurodiversity and inclusivity, Niamh, who is an AuDHDer (Autistic and ADHD), brings her unique perspective and love of humans to her work. She aims to empower individuals by blending developmental education with sexology to provide practical, compassionate guidance tailored to diverse needs and experiences.

Annelil Desille (she/they) is an AudHD’er clinical psychologist and sexologist, using their personal experiences, along with clinical expertise in the field to work with neurodivergent individuals. Her special interests include neurodivergence; mind/body connection; sexual health, dating, relationships and intimacy; attachment; and spirituality. She holds her Certificate III and IV in Fitness, Master of Clinical Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology and Bachelor of Psychological Science. She utilises her array of knowledge and passion for all things sex, relationships and intimacy to support neurokin with their ability to deepen and strengthen connections together. Lil has developed and created incredible resources, as well as events and courses that are tailored specifically to the AuDHD community.

Register today to secure your place.

A link to the live workshop will be added to the Event Virtual Hub at least 2 days prior to the event. 

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled time, please note that it will be recorded and will be available on demand for 60 days after the event.

General admittance tickets are sold on a per household basis - so you may use a single ticket to attend with your partner. However, professionals are not able to share a single professional ticket between multiple individuals within the same practice or workplace.

Please note that we no longer receive government support which allowed us to offer our events at a significantly reduced cost. We are still committed to running events at as low of a price as we can for Autistic people and their families, but have had to increase our ticket prices to help cover our costs. Therefore, we are no longer able to offer a free ticket option at checkout. If you are facing significant financial hardship or other marginalising circumstances, and this topic is of particular relevance to you please email learning@reframingautism.org.au.