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12-05-2018 | S.I. : Gender and Autism

Potentially Reversible Social Deficits Among Transgender Youth

Auteur: Jack L. Turban

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 12/2018

Abstract

Recently, there has been increased attention to a putative relationship between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and gender dysphoria, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) diagnosis for those whose gender assigned at birth does not match their gender identity. Studies have shown an over-representation of ASD symptoms among transgender youth. These studies, however, have used scales that are non-specific for ASD. These ASD symptoms may represent social deficits that are secondary to social stress and deprivation, as transgender youth suffer high rates of peer and family rejection. These social deficits may not represent true ASD and may be reversible as patients are affirmed in their gender identities and social stress is reduced.

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Titel: Potentially Reversible Social Deficits Among Transgender Youth
Auteur: Jack L. Turban
Publicatiedatum: 12-05-2018
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 12/2018
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3603-0

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