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Supporting Trans Autistic Young People in Schools
Schools play a crucial role in shaping the identities and wellbeing of transgender and gender-diverse Autistic youth. Supportive environments promote self-esteem and mental health, while unsupportive settings lead to serious consequences. By fostering understanding, implementing inclusive practices, and prioritizing diverse education, schools can help these individuals thrive academically and socially.
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Understanding Microaggressions Faced by Trans Autistic Youth
Trans autistic young people often face misunderstanding and stigma in healthcare and daily life, complicating access to gender-affirming care and support. They encounter microaggressions within both autistic and LGBTQIA+ communities, often feeling excluded. Online spaces provide crucial support and connection, enabling exploration of their identities while also posing risks. Listening and understanding are vital for…
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How to Support Trans and Non-Binary Friends: An Ally’s Guide
This blog serves as a resource for allies of trans and non-binary individuals, emphasizing active learning about gender and allyship. It highlights the diverse experiences within the trans community, the importance of using correct pronouns, and encourages ongoing education. Misunderstandings are human, fostering respect and understanding in interactions is crucial.
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Trans Aware Cancer Care: My reflections on the first workshop
The first session of Trans Aware Cancer Care happened last weekend at the Seacity Museum in Southampton, and it was brilliant! We spoke to 10 different people about their experiences of cancer services, and their experiences in life generally. We had some tears, and a lot of love and laughter too. TACC made some amazing…
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Trans Aware Cancer Care: We almost have lift off!
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“You’re asking permission to be yourself”: Autistic adults’ experiences of accessing gender identity healthcare
Earlier today Steven Kapp shared this at the Spring Symposium of the University of Portsmouth’s Quality of Life, Health, and Well-Being Research Group. So, I thought I’d share it here too! (Especially as our full work is about to be published!) “You’re asking permission to be yourself”: Autistic adults’ experiences of accessing gender identity healthcareHarley Bruce, Katie…
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Trans and Autistic: Accessing gender identity healthcare
I’m excited to finally be able to share a paper I have been working on with Harley Bruce and Steven Kapp entitled: Exploring the experiences of Autistic transgender and non-binary adults in seeking gender identity healthcare. Harley spoke to 17 Autistic trans and / or non-binary people from across the globe to better understand the…
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Trans and Autistic: sorting my gender after diagnosis
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Activism in the everyday
“Activism doesn’t have to be big and loud it can be in every day conversations” Every time someone speaks up for marginalised folks they are advocating for themselves and others. Showing up for ourselves and other people is the biggest form of self care and activism. Activism doesn’t have to be big and flashy, web…
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Trans and Autistic: Where do I belong?
Group membership and a sense of belonging can improve the physical and emotional wellbeing of gender diverse Autistic people. However, there remains real risks of transphobia within queer spaces. At the 2018 London Pride march which was infiltrated by a small group of anti-trans protesters. These protesters made disparaging remarks about transwomen and shared literature…