Date: 20/11/2020

Today marks the end of Transgender Awareness week and the Centre invites you to read an interview with Dr Wenn Lawson on the National Autistic Society’s website. 

Wenn is a friend of the Centre, having delivered excellent training in Middletown and offering his insights into how people can accept and embrace diversity and individual uniqueness.  In this interview, Dr Lawson explains why gender dysphoria may be more common in the autistic population and how we can support children and young people to explore their gender identity. 

For the full article click here

We have direct experience of working with Sailni and Cara-friend. However, the following organisations also offer further information and support: 

The following websites offer further information and support: 

Northern Ireland: 

Sailni

Carafriend

Transgenderni

 

Republic of Ireland: 

Teni 

Lgbtpeersupport