Autistic children with gender dysphoria were also more likely to be dissatisfied with other parts of their bodies.
A cohort study of Australian children with trans identities1 found that children with autistic traits were more likely to express dissatisfaction with body parts unrelated to sex (e.g. nose, feet.) The study also found that frequency of voice dysphoria was higher in the autistic trait group.
- A comparison of gender diversity in transgender young people with and without autistic traits from the Trans 20 cohort study
Tollit, Michelle A. et al.
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