Focus on autism must broaden to include non-binary genders

It’s past time for mainstream discussions of ‘women with autism’ to recognize that a significant portion of the autistic community identifies as gender-queer or non-binary.

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autism speaks · Apr 2, 2016 · 2:30 PM UTC

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RT! 10 things people with autism want you to know >> shar.es/1YDm4W #LIUB #AutismAwareness

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Ella Perry · Apr 4, 2016 · 1:44 PM UTC

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What the experts @GreatOrmondSt recommend to support young people with #ASD gosh.org/news/latest-news/ch… #AutismAwarenessWeek

TED Talks · Mar 26, 2016 · 11:02 AM UTC

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How the male body became our framework for medical research: t.ted.com/iKWJrKc

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AIM Youth Mental Health · Mar 26, 2016 · 3:09 AM UTC

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Here's proof mental illness is not someone's fault huffingtonpost.com/entry/men… via @HPLifestyle

Ella Perry · Mar 26, 2016 · 6:36 AM UTC

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How we can make bathrooms safer for #trans people ted.com/talks/ivan_coyote_wh…

Why we need gender-neutral bathrooms

There are a few things that we all need: fresh air, water, food, shelter, love ... and a safe place to pee. For trans people who don't fit neatly into the gender binary, public restrooms are a major...

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