Product Key Features
Number of Pages240 Pages
Publication NameSupporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults : a Guide for Professionals and Families
LanguageEnglish
SubjectSocial Work, Lgbt Studies / General, Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders, People with Disabilities
Publication Year2019
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Science, Psychology
AuthorFinn V. Gratton
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2018-061222
ReviewsThis concise, appropriate, necessary book offers explanations, answers and research for understanding gender differences journeyed by autistic, neurodiverse individuals. I cannot stress enough the importance of this book!, 'This concise, appropriate, necessary book offers explanations, answers and research for understanding gender differences journeyed by autistic, neurodiverse individuals. I cannot stress enough the importance of this book!' - Dr. Wenn Lawson (PhD), CPsych, BPSs, AFBPSs, MAPs
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal362.1968588200867
Table Of Content1. Autistic and Transgender. 2. Recognizing an Autistic Transgender Person. 3. The Inside Experience of Being Trans and Autistic. 4. Working with Trauma and Minority Stress. 5. Working with Connection, Attachment and Relationships. 6. Working with Families. 7. Health Care Issues. 8. Navigating the Cisgender Neurotypical World. 9. Crisis Interventions and Preparing for Crises. 10. Looking Forward.
SynopsisProviding advice on how professionals working with autistic trans youth and adults can tailor their practice to best serve their clients and how parents can support their trans autistic children, this book increases awareness of the large overlap between trans identities and autism. By including chapters on gender ......, Providing advice on how professionals working with autistic trans youth and adults can tailor their practice to best serve their clients and how parents can support their trans autistic children, this book increases awareness of the large overlap between trans identities and autism. By including chapters on gender diversity basics, neuroqueer trauma and how to support neuroqueer individuals, this book sets out strategies for creating more effective support that takes into account the unique experiences of trans people on the spectrum. Written by a therapist who identifies as neuroqueer, this book is the perfect companion for professionals who want to increase their knowledge of the experiences and needs of their trans autistic clients.
LC Classification NumberHV1426.G73 2020