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"You Are the Expert of Your Own Experience": A Thematic Analysis of Experiences of Autism and Gender Diversity in Adulthood.
People with Autism and Gender Diversity Share Their Adult Experiences
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Abstract
Twelve transgender or gender-expansive autistic individuals shared their experiences through interviews and surveys.
- Three main themes emerged from the analysis: navigating a gender journey, the impact of social context on self, and provision of health care.
- Participants described unique challenges related to their gender identity in the context of being autistic.
- Social environments were reported to significantly influence participants' self-perception and experiences of gender.
- Health care accessibility and quality were identified as critical factors affecting the well-being of transgender and gender-expansive autistic individuals.
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