Autism Webinar Series: Autism and Gender Identity
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Description
Professionals commonly refer to the gender gap in autism, using the 4:1 ratio of autistic boys to girls. How does this ratio oversimplify the gender gap and exclude autistic trans and non-binary individuals? This webinar will provide an introduction to gender identity, discuss the intersection of autism and gender, dispel myths about “male” and “female” autism, and share best practices for supporting autistic people of all genders.
Learning Objectives:
- Provide an introduction to gender identity and gender justice.
- Discuss the intersection of autism and gender identity.
- Understand the impact of diagnostic bias.
- Learn best practices for working with autistic people of all genders.
Speaker
Helen Rottier, Graduate Research Assistant and ASPiE Student Coordinator, UIC
Free CEUs are available for the following disciplines: Advanced Practice Nurses, RN, LPN, Clinical Psychologists, LCSW, LSW, LCPC, LPC, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionists (RD), Nursing Home Administrator, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals.
To create an account and register, visit: www.accessibilityonline.org/IDHD
By creating an account, participants will be able to register for additional webinars and access CEU certificates.
This webinar is part of the Autism Webinar Series of The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) and UIC Institute on Disability and Human Development (IDHD). The webinars in the series are designed to provide information and resources across a broad spectrum of issues impacting the Autism community. This series will include topics related to direct services and supports, innovative programs and interventions, research, identity, and information for self-advocates and their families.