If gender clinicians were trained in #autism #adhd #aspergers they might understand the multitude of factors to be considered in gender Dysphoria: PCOS, emotional immaturity (3 or more years behind peers), fear of change and uncertainly, theory of mind issues, slower processing
Working memory, a spikey cognitive profile, a late diagnosis or no diagnosis, social naivety & gullibility, interoceptive, Alexythymia, sensory processing issues, proprioception issues, social & communication issues, literal concrete black & white thinking, executive function
Issues, fixations & obsessions, OCD, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, anxiety, depression, taking things literally, high likelihood of sexual abuse or sexual violence, trauma or PTSD, higher chance of psychosis, Synaesthesia, a sense of feeling different & not fitting in
General non conformity to social rules but love their own rules, the effects of social camouflaging over time, a lack of core self, identity, self esteem, the presence of self loathing & jealousy, rejection of a accurate diagnosis, access to pornography, anime porn, sissy porn
Family of origin issues (FOO) such as being put in a dysfunctional role, having a narcissistic parent, physical punishment for sensory issues or meltdowns. Self harm, a lack of true fronds, being bullied, being highly controlling, finding uncertainty intolerable #challenges
A dislike of a changing body without support, thinking other think what they are thinking, mentalizing struggles But what do I know? They don’t listen to #Autism experts
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