Gender identity, sexuality and autism : voices from across the spectrum /

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Bringing together a collection of narratives from those who are on the autism spectrum whilst also identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and/or asexual (LGBTQIA), this book explores the intersection of the two spectrums as well as the diverse experiences that come with...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Mendes, Eva A. (Author), Maroney, Meredith R. (Author)
Other Authors: Lawson, Wenn, 1952- (author of foreword.)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019
Subjects:
Sexual minorities > Case studies.
Autism > Case studies.
Minorités sexuelles > Études de cas.
Autisme > Études de cas.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Cultural Policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Popular Culture.
Autism.
Sexual minorities.
Sexual minorities
Case studies.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Intro; GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUALITY AND AUTISM; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Part 1
  • Introduction; Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism; Terminology Tables; Diverse Narratives; Part 2
  • The Narratives; Maya; Jo Jo; Nijah; Cliff; Xiomara; Taylor; Sam; Gannon; Yaeli; Olivia; Mario; Phoenix; Silas; Annie; Alyia; Partner Perspective: Alyia's Partner: Catelyn; Partner Perspective: Maya's Partner: Violet; Parent Perspective: Jo Jo's Father: Fred; Parent Perspective; Parent Perspective: Xiomara's Mother: Myra; Part 3
  • Discussion; ASD and LGBTQ Identities: Common Themes Across the Narratives
  • Acceptance, Understanding, and How to Help-for Family, Friends, and Counselors Supporting ASD-LGBTQ Individuals: Q and A with Eva and MeredithMendes and Maroney Autism Spectrum Difference (ASD) Diagnostic Key; References; Subject Index; Author Index; Blank Page

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