This program is subject to change.
Gender Google II (children 13 and up)
Workshop Description
How can I know for sure that my teenager is transgender? How should I tell my family? What should the school be doing to protect my child? How can I pursue a name and gender change? What can I expect from hormones? How soon can my young person get surgery? If you have these or any other questions about your gender-diverse or transgender youth who is 13 years old or older, please join us at the workshop, dedicated entirely to you! This workshop will be 100% interactive, and provide a space for you to ask medical and mental health professionals questions you need answered.
Conference Track
Family
Topic
Medical
Workshop Outline/Powerpoint
Workshop Presenters
Johanna Olson-Kennedy, MD
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Presenter Bio
Dr. Olson-Kennedy is the medical director of the Center for Transyouth Health and Development, and has been providing medical intervention, advocacy and education for transgender children, adolescents and young adults for 13 years.
Aydin Olson-Kennedy, MSW
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Presenter Bio
Aydin Olson-Kennedy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Gender Center where he provides psychotherapy to gender non-conforming and transgender teens, adults, and their families. He speaks internationally to medical and mental health providers, educators, social workers and families on the importance of accessible, informed-consent care. His focus is on identifying and acknowledging domains of privilege and broadening clinicians and families understanding of gender dysphoria and its impact on the psychosocial well-being of gender-nonconforming and transgender individuals.