Aspie teen says he's trans, looking for advice.

'body dysphoria and conflicting feelings about identity is massively normal', full stop!

While I agree, there is evidence it is more prevalent among some autistic teenagers, because they’re looking for where they “fit” and how to belong. There’s also evidence of them being deliberately targeted, as “easy pickings”.

OP I’d agree with the advice on here, along with keeping him as far away from mermaids and stonewall as you possibly can. Transgender Trend seem to be a beacon for support and information, rather than dogma and aggression.

I'm an adult male with autism, I felt the same way as a teenager because I was growing increasingly distant and alienated from my peers, what your son is currently feeling is normal, it's just sad that it's happening in a time where his feelings are being twisted and his mind made up for him.

recent thread about article by father of son who believed they were transgender:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/3410239-Being-The-Dad-Of-A-Boy-Who-Identifies-As-Transgender-article

Take them to a psychologist so they can talk through their feelings and thoughts. You have a chance of a professional and informed opinion on what your child is experiencing and learning how to help them either way.

You owe your child more than just obtaining the biased views of Internet strangers with a political point to prove.

I think I'd be disconnecting the Wi-fi for a bit see if this calms down!

Get him away form Tumblr, YouTube and other social media. Find out if there is a friend who might be feeding this.

Don't go near Mermaids, Stonewall, Gendered Intelligence and as others have suggested - Transgender Trend is a must.

If he's gay, tell him that's fine. He doesn't need to change himself because he's gay.

Hi OP. This is a support forum run by parents of gender-questioning teens who are sceptical of the rush to medicalisation. There are more than a thousand members and I'm sure you could find some good advice there. You will need some bona fides to sign up, for obvious reasons.

gendercriticalresources.com/Support/

I think it's very sad for teenagers who are either heterosexual or bi to make choices that mean very few of the opposite sex will be attracted to them later on. Quite apart from the sterility aspect, they're condemning themselves to not having much of a sex-life.

If he's a heterosexual male, women are not going to be attracted to him if he presents as a woman. If he's gay or bi, very few men will be attracted to him if he presents as a woman. He needs to think about his future sex life. :(

'body dysphoria and conflicting feelings about identity is massively normal', full stop!

I'd emphasise the positive side of him exploring the meaning of being male, the possibilities of how to act and be. Is there a good male 'uncle' figure nearby who can maybe hang out with him?

I really feel for him.
It’s so hard for young men who don’t want to be part of toxic masculinity. Would How Not to be a Boy be a good read?

tell him that body dysphoria and conflicting feelings about identity is massively normal with autism, and to not rush into conclusions

Hi Jamrollypolly I'd recommend Transgender trend, Gender critical resources and P ROGD kids (parents of ROGD kids). Read, read, read. Best wishes to you and your family.