@tarahaelle @thehomoarchy @docamitay @JamesCantorPhD @AmerAcadPeds People critical of affirmation tx are pro-gender nonconformity; almost all are pro-LGB. Most people understand and support medical transition for adults approx. age 25+ who have intractable GD – possibly younger but not when the person developed GD later in life who never had ...
@tarahaelle @thehomoarchy @docamitay @JamesCantorPhD @AmerAcadPeds a problem with their gender earlier. There is definitely a social contagion aspect not being acknowledged. The main issue with affirmation therapy is that it does not allow for exploration of the reasons for late-onset transgender-identification other than that the youth is ...
@tarahaelle @thehomoarchy @docamitay @JamesCantorPhD @AmerAcadPeds transgender and that is not acceptable or responsible. Children
and YAs are being hurt by the rush to affirm. And to your point about hormones and surgery, even the APA (not AAP) acknowledges that most adolescents immediately demand these things and become fixated on transition
and YAs are being hurt by the rush to affirm. And to your point about hormones and surgery, even the APA (not AAP) acknowledges that most adolescents immediately demand these things and become fixated on transition
@tarahaelle @thehomoarchy @docamitay @JamesCantorPhD @AmerAcadPeds There is no exploration. Affirmation therapy does nothing to help these kids to explore gender or any possible reasons for their distress - it effectively tells them they just have to wait a bit until they get parent consent or can go get hormones themselves at age of consent.
@tarahaelle @thehomoarchy @docamitay @JamesCantorPhD @AmerAcadPeds Many adolescents are attracted to the social justice aspects and to joining a community of supporters - these are powerful rewards that cause
them to ignore risks. Put what you know about adolescents into context. We need to accept GNC and LGB. Kids quickly turn to getting meds
them to ignore risks. Put what you know about adolescents into context. We need to accept GNC and LGB. Kids quickly turn to getting meds
@tarahaelle @thehomoarchy @docamitay @JamesCantorPhD @AmerAcadPeds Kids who never would've questioned their gender are questioning and becoming immediately fixated on meds. Study the new and exploding population of trans-ID kids. Why are gender clinics popping up all over? Not to turn away people.
