Gender Dysphoria and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review
Author Information
Author(s): Tateno Masaru, Shimomura Ryotaro, Shiraishi Eri, Nanba Kotaro, Tateno Yukie, Ventriglio Antonio, Garcia-Villamisar Domingo, Álvarez-Couto María, Saez Suanes Gema Pilar
Primary Institution: Tokiwa Child Development Center, Tokiwa Hospital, Japan
Hypothesis
What is the relationship between autism spectrum disorder and gender dysphoria?
Conclusion
The study highlights the complex relationship between autism spectrum disorder and gender dysphoria, emphasizing the need for further research and understanding.
Supporting Evidence
- Numerous studies have reported a strong association between ASD and GD, especially in adolescents.
- Initial clinical guidelines for co-occurring ASD and GD in adolescents were published in 2018.
- The review identified 13 case reports in English and 11 in Japanese, highlighting the need for bilingual research.
- Social factors in Japan, such as school uniform policies, may contribute to gender-nonconforming symptoms in ASD.
Takeaway
This study looks at how autism and feeling different about gender can happen together, and it shows that more research is needed to help kids who feel this way.
Methodology
A bilingual literature review was conducted using English and Japanese databases to identify case reports related to autism and gender dysphoria.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on case reports and limited access to non-English literature.
Limitations
The review is limited to case reports and may not represent the full spectrum of experiences.
Participant Demographics
The review included cases from both English and Japanese literature, focusing on adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
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