Research: LGBTQ+ and Autism
- Gender Dysphoria and ASD – a free webinar from ARI Board Member, Wenn Lawson, PhD
- Autistic People More Likely to Identify as LGBTQ – from SPARK
- Gender and sexuality in autism, explained – from Spectrum Magazine
- LGBTQ + and autism spectrum disorder: Experiences and challenges – from the International Journal of Transgender Health
- Initial Clinical Guidelines for Co-Occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder and Gender Dysphoria or Incongruence in Adolescents – from Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology
- Autistic LGBTQ+ people report frequent mental health problems – from Spectrum
- Elevated rates of autism, other neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diagnoses, and autistic traits in transgender and gender-diverse individuals – from Nature Communications
- Sexual Orientation in Autism Spectrum Disorder – from Autism Research
Resources and Support
- Gender Discomfort and Autism – Research and an interview with Wenn Lawson, PhD
- Autism, Sexuality and Gender Identity – from Autism Speaks
- LGBTQI Resource Page – from The Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT)
- Teasing, Bullying and Cyberbullying – free ARI webinar
- Bullying and ASD: Addressing Victimization – free ARI webinar
- The Trevor Project – information & support to LGBTQ young people 24/7
Sexuality and Dating
- Social/Sexual Awareness – from ARI
- Sexuality & ASD: How to Address Sex Education for People with ASD – from the Johnson Center for Child Health and Development
- ASD Support: The Ins and Outs of Dating – free ARI webinar
- Dating: Tips for autistic teens and adults – from Autism Speaks
- 10 things to know about dating someone with autism – from Autism Speaks
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Free webinar at 5 p.m. Eastern time (US), Wednesday August 28, 2024 Learn research updates on evidence-based strategies to support adolescents and young adults develop social skills that encourage lasting friendships.
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