"'Despite the number of autistic trans adults and kids, the media often don't represent them, treating their intersection as a sensational story rather than a reality.'"
"'The largest study shows that people who do not identify with the sex assigned at birth are three to six times as likely to be autistic, highlighting a crucial overlap between autism and gender identity.'"
"'Society struggles to accept autistic LGBTQ+ individuals, resulting in systemic barriers, such as misinformation from influential figures that undermine their identities and healthcare access.'"
April 2 marks Autism Acceptance Day, a shift from mere awareness to recognition of the autistic community's rights and identity. There's significant correlation between autism and LGBTQ+ identities, with studies indicating that individuals who are transgender or non-binary are likely to be autistic. Despite this, autistic LGBTQ+ individuals face representation issues in media, often being depicted as novelty rather than as part of the community. High-profile figures have perpetuated harmful stereotypes, impacting access to necessary healthcare, particularly for trans autistic individuals who seek hormone treatments.
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