Research suggests that people who have an autism diagnosis or autism traits are more likely to be transgender than the general population.
One study found the rate to be two to three times higher in autistic people. A larger percentage of autistic people also reported their gender as being something other than strictly male or female compared to the general population.1
The A List has produced a
series of videos
delivered by Gold Coast Rainbow Communities with the help of young queer autistic people. A collection of additional resources is listed below:
Spectrum Intersections
A free peer-led group for people aged 18 and over who identify as neurodivergent and on the LGBTIQA+ spectrums.
A free peer-led group for people aged 18 and over who identify as neurodivergent and on the LGBTIQA+ spectrums.
The Autism CRC – My Way Employability
This resource discusses being LGBTQIA+ and Autistic in the workplace.
This resource discusses being LGBTQIA+ and Autistic in the workplace.
We Know Who We Are
A panel discussion hosted by Aspect exploring the parallels of being Autistic and LGBTQIA+. Autistic LGBTQIA+ people discuss pride, challenges, and allyship in school, work, and community settings.
A panel discussion hosted by Aspect exploring the parallels of being Autistic and LGBTQIA+. Autistic LGBTQIA+ people discuss pride, challenges, and allyship in school, work, and community settings.
SQuAD – Sydney Queer and Disability Community Group
A space for social support, advocacy, event organising, and community connection. Based in Sydney, with members welcome from anywhere.
A space for social support, advocacy, event organising, and community connection. Based in Sydney, with members welcome from anywhere.
Gay Autism Group (LGBTQ)
A safe haven and support group for gay people on the autism spectrum.
A safe haven and support group for gay people on the autism spectrum.
I CAN Network – Online group mentoring & resources
Resources and mentoring for Autistic LGBTQIA+ young people, including a webinar featuring LGBTQIA+ Autistic young people .
Resources and mentoring for Autistic LGBTQIA+ young people, including a webinar featuring LGBTQIA+ Autistic young people .
Twainbow – People Living Under the Double Rainbow
A website and resource hub for people who are both Autistic and LGBTQIA+.
A website and resource hub for people who are both Autistic and LGBTQIA+.
LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Language Guide
Developed by the Victorian Government, this guide supports respectful and inclusive language when referring to lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and questioning people.
Developed by the Victorian Government, this guide supports respectful and inclusive language when referring to lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and questioning people.
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