Gender identity, sexuality and autism : voices from across the spectrum / Eva Mendes and Meredith R. Maroney.
By: Mendes, Eva A.
Contributor(s): Maroney, Meredith R.
Publisher: Philadelphia, PA : London ; Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019Copyright date: 2019Description: 199 pages : 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781785927546.Subject(s): AUTISM | GENDER IDENTITY | SEXUALITY | PERSONAL NARRATIVESGenre/Form: Case studies.Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book | IHC Library | Main Collection | 720 MEN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W0011594 |
Foreword by Wenn B. Lawson. - Part 1: Introduction. - Terminology tables. - Diverse narratives. - Part 2: The Narratives. - 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 Meredith. - Appendix: Mendes and Maroney Autism Spectrum Difference (ASD) Diagnostic Key.
"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 it.
By providing knowledge and advice based on in-depth research and personal accounts, the narratives will be immensely valuable to teenagers, adults, partners and families. The authors round these stories with a discussion of themes across narratives, and implications for the issues discussed. In the final chapter, the authors reflect on commonly asked questions from a clinical perspective, bringing in relevant research, as well as sharing best-practice tips and considerations that may be helpful for LGBTQIA and ASD teenagers and adults. These may also be used by family members and clinicians when counselling teenagers and adults on the dual spectrum." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
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