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Resource thread, autism and transgender issues.

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jamrollyolly · 06/04/2019 11:44

I've been looking for resources about the number of autistic children identifying as transgender. I was hoping to share the information with an online sen parent support group that I am part of. I think it would be good to warn parents of this possible problem so they can be vigilant against it.

I've spent the morning trawling the internet but haven't found anything specifically related to that. Plus I'll confess I don't know how to do the clicks link anyway.

Are there any amazing MN researchers able to help?

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JessicaWakefieldSVH · 06/04/2019 18:39

It’s really irritating about the NAS, we could do with the help of a charity with our child on the spectrum but I no longer trust them.

OrchidInTheSun · 06/04/2019 17:48

That's so disappointing Lettera. I know the NAS took the Mermaids ref off the site but reinstated it after TRA pressure

MIdgebabe · 06/04/2019 17:17

It was the turn of phrase, But i am having a sensitive ( fly of handle ) day sorry....( HUNGRY)

DonaldTwain · 06/04/2019 17:13

It all depends what you mean by questioning gender. If you mean it how stonewall means it then I am absolutely clear it will add nothing I’d benefit to ds’s life at all and I will shield him from their pernicious rubbish to the best of my ability.

Lettera · 06/04/2019 17:10

From the National Autistic Society website:

www.autism.org.uk/about/what-is/gender.aspx

Sadly signposts to Mermaids and Stonewall Confused

Fallingirl · 06/04/2019 16:45

Very good subject for a thread, OP.

Have you looked at what 4th Wave Now have on the subject?
A quick search came up with this:

4thwavenow.com/tag/autism-girls/

But I haven’t had time to look whether they have more. I also haven’t read the linked article properly, as I’m just off out.

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jamrollyolly · 06/04/2019 16:32

Thanks everyone, I'm looking into all of that.

Midge, Questioning identity and gender is great. It can, however be an area of concern for autistic teens ( like mine) who often feel they don't fit in. If it is suggested that the reason that they don't fit in is because they are in fact transgender, this sometimes vulnerable group (who often have difficulties understanding social cues ) may be mistaken into believing that.

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MIdgebabe · 06/04/2019 14:16

SEarch terms “autism transgender girls” brings up loads of stuff, then add in Tavistock

Your turn of phrase is a bit strange though “ vigulent agaisnt” what exactly? Is questioning gender and your identity a problem ?

JessicaWakefieldSVH · 06/04/2019 14:07

You should look for Tavistock stats as that’s where I think the connection is being made.
You might also like to look for research and articles on those on the spectrum being more likely to be either strongly gender non-conforming or strongly gender conforming. There’s a study somewhere I once saw linked to here.

SpartacusAutisticusAHF · 06/04/2019 13:52

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