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Autism Spectrum Disorder and Trans Youth: What is the Connection?
Workshop Description
According to recent studies, between 8 to 10 percent of children and adolescents seen at gender clinics around the world meet the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder while approximately 20% have autism-like traits such as impaired social-communication skills or intense focus and attention to detail. There is an increasing amount of literature on the potential connection between the two diagnoses and the possible overlapping mental health concerns. We will review the proposed guidelines for care, discuss best practices and brainstorm strategies for intervention and treatment. Participants will have an opportunity to learn the latest research, share information and discuss a clinical vignette.
Conference Track
Professional
Topic
Intersectionality
Workshop Outline/Powerpoint
Primary Contact
Huong Diep, Private Practice
Workshop Presenters
Huong Diep, Private Practice
Pronouns
she/her/hers
Presenter Bio
Dr. Huong Diep is a Vietnamese-American, bilingual (English/Spanish), Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over ten years of experience providing gender-affirming therapy, psycho-diagnostic evaluations and consultation to transgender and gender expansive children, adolescents and their families. She holds a doctorate degree from the University of Denver and completed a post-doctoral fellowship with the Center for Transyouth Health and Development at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). She is passionate about the intersection of language, gender and culture and is an ally to the LGBTQ+ community.