Understanding the Intersection of Autism and Transgender Identity
A Comprehensive Training for Supporting Autistic Trans Youth
Join us for a professional development opportunity designed to equip you with the understanding to support autistic transgender and gender-diverse youth. This interactive training goes beyond common myths, going into evidence-based research and clinical insights while providing hands-on experience with real-world case scenarios. Explore the latest stats on the autism-transgender overlap, learn about autigender and neurogender identities, and participate in expert-facilitated discussions where you'll practice navigating the unique mental health needs of this population with seasoned mental health professionals from Arrive Therapy. By the end of this session, you'll have the tools to approach autism-transgender intersectionality with cultural competency, clinical sensitivity, and genuine understandingāensuring every autistic trans youth receives the affirming, comprehensive support they deserve.
What You'll Learn:
Evidence-based research on autism-transgender overlap
Myth-busting strategies to address common misconceptions about autistic trans youth
Clinical understanding of autigender and neurogender identities, exploring how autism and gender experience intersect in ways that cannot be unlinked for many individuals
Specialized therapeutic approaches for supporting autistic trans youth
Ideal for:
Mental health professionals, school counselors, educators, healthcare providers, autism specialists, gender therapists, and support staff working with autistic transgender and gender-diverse youth and their families.