LGBTQIA+ and Autism

Research: LGBTQIA+ and Autism

• Autistic People More Likely to Identify as LGBTQ – from SPARK
• Autistic LGBTQ+ people report frequent mental health problems – from Spectrum
• Gender, Sexuality, and Autism – a free webinar from ARI Board Member, Wenn Lawson, PhD
• Gender Dysphoria and ASD – a free webinar from ARI Board Member, Wenn Lawson, PhD
• Gender and sexuality in autism, explained – from Spectrum Magazine

Peer-Reviewed Research

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Gender-Diverse Children and Adolescents… – Published in Autism Research
• Constructing the Autistic-Transgender Intersection: A Critical Discourse Analysis – Published in Sociology of Health and Wellness
• Gender Diversity, Gender Dysphoria/Incongruence, and the Intersection with Autism… – Published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
• Gender Dysphoria & Dissociative Identity Disorder in Autism Spectrum Disorder – Published in Psychopharmacology Bulletin
• Increased risk of suicidality in treatment-seeking transgender adults and adolescents with autism traits and anxiety/depression – Published in the Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health
• Self-reported masking in sexual minority and heterosexual autistic adults – Published in Autism
• Sexual, Romantic, and Community Experiences of Individuals at the Intersection of Autism and Asexuality – Published in Archives of Sexual Behavior
• Survey explores sexuality in adolescents, adults with ASD – Published in Autism Research Review International
• Transgender and gender-diverse autistic adolescents are at elevated risk of depression – Published in Autism
• Transgender and gender diverse autistic adults’ experiences of (un)belonging – Published in PLOS One

Resources and Support

• Autism and Gender – article from Autism Speaks
• Autism, Sexuality and Gender Identity – from Autism Speaks
• Become an autism-friendly ally – Autism Speaks
• Bullying and ASD: Addressing Victimization – free ARI webinar from Ryan E. Adams, PhD
• Gender and Autism Program – care program at National Children’s Hospital
• Gender Discomfort and Autism – research, resources, & an interview with Wenn Lawson, PhD
• LGBTQI Resource Page – from The Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT)
• Resources For Trans People On The Spectrum – resource list from TranshLash
• Support Groups & Events – Association for Autism and Neurodiversity
• Teasing, Bullying and Cyberbullying – free ARI webinar from Dr. Aarti Nair
• The Trevor Project – information & support to LGBTQIA+ young people 24/7

Sexuality and Dating

• 10 things to know about dating someone with autism – from Autism Speaks
• ASD Support: The Ins and Outs of Dating – free ARI webinar
• Dating: Tips for autistic teens and adults – from Autism Speaks
• Gay Men on the Autism Spectrum: Dating, Intimacy, and Being Understood – Gay Therapy LA
• Love and romance as an autistic young person – Ambitious About Autism
• Sexuality & ASD: How to Address Sex Education for People with ASD – from the Johnson Center for Child Health and Development
• Sexual Victimization in Autism – multi-media article featuring interviews with Amanda Tami, LPC BCB, and Dr. Wenn Lawson, autistic author, professor, advocate, and ARI Board Member.
• Social/Sexual Awareness – from ARI
• Queer Dating for Autistic Young Adults: Tips for Staying Safe and Comfortable – Organization for Autism Research