The findings were made in a local case study which found a unique and relatively unrecognised potential association between zoophilia and autism. Reports of zoophilia in autism too are extremely limited and rarer; however, D.C. Kellaher noted in “Sexual behaviour and autism spectrum disorder: an update and discussion”, a reported case of canine zoophilia in a male adolescent. Dr. Chandradasa and Dr. Champika reported a case of a male adolescent in Sri Lanka with high functioning autism, presenting with features of zoophilia. Dr. Chandradasa and Dr. Champika opined that the low mental health related literacy of the parents may have contributed to seeking traditional healing in the form of a thovil. This could result in, Dr. Chandradasa and Dr. Champika emphasise, the potential exacerbation and progression of the complications.

Source: The Nation June 09, 2021 18:45 UTC