This program is subject to change.
Really? Surgery for Teens!?
Workshop Description
More trans children are receiving early support for living in congruence with their gender identity. A growing number are provided with a path to natal puberty suppression in preadolescence and/or cross hormones during adolescence. But, what about surgery for minors? A great percentage of providers, and even parents, will understandably want to put the brakes on...but should they? Are there times when surgery is appropriate, or even necessary for a transitioning youth? If you believe the answer is yes, does that answer change when considering genital surgery. Are there even surgeons who will do this? This session will bring together a panel of providers whose collective experience working with trans youth is unparalleled. Part of the conversation will be in the “fishbowl” format with these experts providing their own case studies, observations, and predictions, followed by time for Q&A.
Conference Track
Family
Topic
Medical
Primary Contact
Aidan Key, Gender Odyssey and Gender Diversity
Workshop Presenters
Aidan Key, Gender Odyssey and Gender Diversity
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Presenter Bio
Aidan Key – Founder and Managing Director Aidan is thrilled to celebrate 18 years since organizing his first Gender Odyssey conference. As Managing Director of Gender Diversity, Aidan leads the largest network of support groups in the nation for families raising trans and gender diverse children. He currently serves as Board Co-chair for Seattle Children's Hospital Gender Clinic. When the conference is not demanding his attention, Aidan offers trainings for schools, organizations, health providers, and social service agencies through Gender Diversity Education and Support Services. Aidan's work has led to numerous speaking engagements, as well as TV, radio, and other media appearances. He is the author of Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: Child Chapter (Oxford University Press 2014) as well as a coauthor of "Gender Cognition in Children" (Psychological Science 2015).