ds2 (15) ASD MLD has for some time talked about liking boys and more recently has started mentioning that he would like to be gay. I've told him that it is not something you usually choose, you are born gay or not gay and as you go through adolescence you become more and more aware of your sexuality.
I'm not totally sure that he is able to understand the whole concept of sexuality and whether he is or isn't makes no difference at all. What concerns me most is that as a person with limited social skills he may be more vulnerable to being hurt.
I tried to explain to him last night that it was quite fine to have a boyfriend rather than a girlfriend if that is what he feels more comfortable with, but with the pool of available soul mates being that much smaller and he being not in the least bit shy to go up and chat to anyone and everyone, it would be particularly tricky for him to work out who he could step out with.
I've got no clue how to approach this and would be grateful if there were any other mners in a similar situation who could advise me on how to help him. Can't seem to find any relevant books for teenagers with LD
Thanks