DiscussionWhat are some good ways to support GNC kids?

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[–]Lizzythelezzo 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

The vast majority of trans/NB identifying people I've met are autistic, and a fairly high number have mental health issues such as Complex PTSD, BPD and dissociative disorders, so I think any outreach would be best targeted towards those groups. I definitely think providing more support for adolescent/teen autistic girls is huge but not sure how one would implement that effectively.

In a more general sense, I think just being a GNC person without identifying trans is pretty radical in our current climate. Even if you can't speak out openly about your views, if you have a position where you are visible to youth and young people, it can be great to be a positive example and role model. Healing trauma and teaching embodiment skills would probably reduce the number of transitioners as well.

[–]reluctant_commenter[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

The vast majority of trans/NB identifying people I've met are autistic, and a fairly high number have mental health issues such as Complex PTSD, BPD and dissociative disorders, so I think any outreach would be best targeted towards those groups.

That's a good point. Maybe if there were more widespread quality care for people with psychological disorders then that would end up helping many GNC kids without explicitly targeting GNC kids for interventions.

I definitely think providing more support for adolescent/teen autistic girls is huge but not sure how one would implement that effectively.

Yeah I agree.. and half the problem seems to be diagnosis. I haven't looked at research recently but I've heard it's underdiagnosed in girls.

In a more general sense, I think just being a GNC person without identifying trans is pretty radical in our current climate. Even if you can't speak out openly about your views, if you have a position where you are visible to youth and young people, it can be great to be a positive example and role model.

I appreciate you saying that.. perhaps I should try to consider if there are any opportunities for outreach with GNC kids like that. I know that all or almost all LGB-relevant outreach programs are dominated by the T and Q... but maybe if my country can import some of that sanity from "TERF Isle" then those sorts of opportunities might start to appear.