Gender diversity within the autistic community is wonderfully varied. Research by the University of Cambridge has found that transgender and gender-diverse adults were more likely to be autistic compared to cisgender people. Therefore, mutual support and allyship between transgender and autistic communities is vital to maintain a safe environment. It has also been found that autistic young people can particularly struggle to access sufficient gender affirming care, and trans people may have their autistic traits overlooked due to assumptions that they cannot be both autistic and transgender. How can we navigate this? What needs to change? How can we best support our trans autistic community?

We will be joined by Lee, a Senior Trainer Consultant from Gendered Intelligence, a trans-led organisation. As an organisation, Gendered Intelligence works to increase the understanding of gender diversity and improve the lives of trans people. They deliver a range of services to the trans community and offer training to organisations who want to improve their inclusive practice. Lee is a qualified trainer and has extensive experience of training and group facilitation within the trans community. Being visible in the work they do for Gendered Intelligence and in their life is important to their sense of self and they are proud of their trans identity and experience. AutAngel staff member, Jess Rees, will be joining Lee for an interview to raise trans awareness and how it links to the autistic community.

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This will be a LIVE EVENT ONLY and there will be no recording for this particular event, so please join the Zoom on the day.