Autism and Gender Diversity
From In The Den with Mama Dragons by Mama Dragons
March 30, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 167
About this episode
This episode discusses the intersection of autism and gender diversity, focusing on the complexities parents face in supporting their children.
Send us Fan Mail Research indicates that autistic individuals are more likely to identify as transgender or gender diverse compared to the general population. Studies show that people who do not identify with the sex assigned at birth are more likely to be autistic than cisgender individuals. This overlap between autism and gender diversity may be confusing to some parents.. Parenting a child who is gender diverse and autistic can feel complex, and supporting them may at times feel overwhelmi...
People in this episode
Host: Mama Dragons
Topics covered
- autism
- gender diversity
- parenting
- transgender
- support
- children
Keywords
- autistic individuals
- gender diverse
- cisgender
- parenting challenges
- identity
- supporting children
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