Supporting transgender autistic youth and adults : a guide for professionals and families / Finn V. Gratton ; illustrated by Harper Cheaney.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gratton, Finn V., author.

Contributor:

Cheaney, Harper, illustrator.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social work with trans youth.

Social work with trans people.

Social work with people with mental disabilities.

Trans youth--Services for.

Trans youth.

Trans people--Services for.

Trans people.

Autistic youth--Services for.

Autistic youth.

Autistic people--Services for.

Autistic people.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (242 pages)

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, [2020]

Summary:

"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." -- Publisher's description.

Contents:

Autistic and transgender – Recognizing an autistic transgender person – The inside experience of being trans and autistic – Working with trauma and minority stress – Working with connection, attachment, relationships – Working with families – Health care issues – Navigating the cisgender neurotypical world – Crisis interventions and preparing for crises – Looking forward – Neuroqueer survey.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781784508302

1784508306