Autistic traits in individuals self-defining as transgender or nonbinary

ConclusionsA proportion of individuals seeking help and advice about gender identity will also present autistic traits and in some cases undiagnosed autism. Lower levels of empathy, diminished theory of mind ability and literalness may impede the delivery of effective support. Clinicians treating transgender and nonbinary individuals, should also consider whether clients, especially those assigned female at birth, have an undiagnosed ASD.

Source: European Psychiatry - June 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research