Definition
Autistic people are more likely than non-autistic people to be transgender, nonbinary, or gender-diverse, and gender-diverse people are more likely to be autistic. The overlap is well documented in research.
Why It Matters
This intersection calls for affirming, informed support that respects both identities at once, rather than treating one as a symptom of the other. Autistic gender-diverse people deserve to be believed about who they are.
Common Misconception
Being autistic does not make a person's gender identity less valid or a product of confusion. Autistic people can know their gender as clearly as anyone, and their self-understanding deserves the same respect.