ArticleLGBT health2016
Evaluation of Asperger Syndrome in Youth Presenting to a Gender Dysphoria Clinic.
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- A Longitudinal Study of Features Associated with Autism Spectrum in Clinic Referred, Gender Diverse Adolescents Accessing Puberty Suppression Treatment.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2021Article
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- Health care provider perceptions of fertility preservation barriers and challenges with transgender patients and families: qualitative responses to an international survey.Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics · 2019Article
- Potentially Reversible Social Deficits Among Transgender Youth.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2018Article
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Abstract
purposeThere is evolving evidence that children and adolescents with gender dysphoria have higher-than-expected rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet clinical data on ASD among youth with gender dysphoria remain limited, particularly in North America. This report aims to fill this gap.
methodsWe conducted a retrospective review of patient chart data from 39 consecutive youth ages 8 to 20 years (mean age 15.8 years, natal male: n = 22, natal female: n = 17) presenting for evaluation at a multidisciplinary gender clinic in a large U.S. pediatric hospital from 2007 to 2011 to evaluate the prevalence of ASD in this patient population.
resultsOverall, 23.1% of patients (9/39) presenting with gender dysphoria had possible, likely, or very likely Asperger syndrome as measured by the Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale (ASDS).
conclusionThese findings are consistent with growing evidence supporting increased prevalence of ASD in gender dysphoric children. To guide provision of optimal clinical care and therapeutic intervention, routine assessment of ASD is recommended in youth presenting for gender dysphoria.
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