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Study: Trans Persons Are More Likely to be Autistic


Carolyn Marie

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I have also heard that Transfolks have a higher percentage of being dyslexic.   Dyslexia is more than simply mixing up "b" & "d".   (which I only found out lately, and explains a lot about myself).  It can also involve remembering numbers, (like phone numbers - I've had to write mine down at times so I wouldn't forget it) or spelling can be a big problem - just to name a couple.

 

Just thought I'd mention it.

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My parents think I've been brainwashed into thinking I'm transgender and they think Asperger's caused me to be brainwashed. I haven't said anything to them about how it's more common for people on the autistic spectrum to be transgender because they'll probably interpret that as evidence that those on the autistic spectrum are easily brainwashed.


Also, I've noticed a lot of LGB (in addition to trans) people on autism related forums, especially a lot of lesbians.

 

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I'm trans and on the spectrum. For me, it's as if finding out that I'm autistic answered most, but not all, of the questions about who I am, and discovering that I am trans is filling in the gaps.

 

I was formally diagnosed on the spectrum about ten years ago. I knew that autistic people are more likely to be queer people as well, so I wonder why it took another decade for me to figure out that I am also trans. I questioned my sexuality and considered myself to be queer, but the fly in the ointment with that is that I don't like guys that way. 

 

And now? Lo and behold, I'm gay after all. Gay for girls. I have always been attracted to lesbians anyway. I just figured that I was some weird dude who was barking up the wrong tree. 

 

I do accept that when the time comes to begin HRT, that there is the possibility that my sexuality may shift. I would find it weird to be attracted to men, but que sera, sera. 

 

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My wife thinks that I am on the autism spectrum.  I have never been diagnosed as such, but I don’t think she’s wrong.  It might explain a few things.  (I think she’s ADHD, so we’re even. )

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I have had a mosaic pattern of traits that fit AS spaces for years.  My attention span being the most noticeable unless I get fully engrossed in something.  The somethings and just that, somethings such as crafts or other hobbies where I block out other concerns and sadly they are not human relations where I can listen to or involve myself with one person for a long time.  Hobbies and even some assignments at my former job could have me lost for days, and during those times other people were an intrusion, and if they went on too long with something I had to abruptly stop them and figure out what the hell they were getting to.  I also do not need a lot of reasoning and justification to reach a decision.  I have taken part in a forum for Trans Aspie's for several years and feel at home in their boundaries and thought patterns.  Once I get an idea, I want people to accept that I have gotten it and go on to the next level which happens too fast for most people I know. 

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