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Cureus. 2023 Dec 25;15(12):e51060. doi: 10.7759/cureus.51060. eCollection 2023 Dec.
ABSTRACT
Little is currently known about the relationship between gender diversity and neurodiversity, although a growing body of researchers and clinicians are searching for more information to better serve this population. Gender-diverse individuals are three to six times more likely than cisgender individuals to identify as autistic or to report possible undiagnosed autism or autistic traits. Many gender-diverse individuals experience a shortage of gender-affirming medical care and are disproportionately impacted by barriers to mental health services. Similarly, autistic individuals report that the most common barrier to care is a lack of knowledgeable providers and/or resistance from providers to tailor care toward their specific needs. Two key areas in need of further research are 1) clinical approaches to gender-affirming medical and mental health care for neurodivergent patients and 2) the prevention and treatment of suicidality in gender-diverse neurodivergent individuals. Increasing collaborations amongst gender-diverse neurodivergent individuals, researchers, and clinicians are needed in order to further research and clinical practice to most directly and effectively improve physical and mental health care for the gender-diverse neurodivergent patient population.
PMID:38269212 | PMC:PMC10806377 | DOI:10.7759/cureus.51060
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