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.
'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.'
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