Wenn Lawson, Ph.D.<\/a>, discusses gender dysphoria (GD) and how it shapes the lives of many individuals with autism. He outlines a single-minded focus concerning social and cultural constructs of gender identity and constantly reiterates the need for acceptance and understanding. The speaker provides definitions and cites research findings noting the high suicide rate for autistic individuals with GD. Lawson peppers the presentation with personal stories and underscores differences in GD detection between autistic and non-autistic populations. He reiterates the diversity of human existence and provides sources and suggestions for parents and caretakers before the question and answer session.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Free certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of this brief knowledge quiz<\/a>
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