Summit
2024 APS Global Psychological Science Summit · 2024
Exploring Gender Minority Stress, Autistic Social Identification, and Social Inclusion in Gender Expansive Adults Seeking Autism Evaluations
- Madi DeFrain
Wichita State Univerity - M. Reneé Patrick
Wichita State University - Brenden Schwartz
Wichita State University - April Swartz
Wichita State University
Abstract
This study aims to explore the relationship between gender minority stress, autistic social identification, and social inclusion in gender expansive adults seeking autism evaluations at a university psychology clinic. Anticipated results could aid in reducing autism misdiagnosis and improving access to gender-affirming treatment for members of the gender expansive population.
Autism Spectrum Disorders