Authors: Simpson, A., Van Rensburg, M., Ding, L., & Rydzewska, E.
Date of publication: 2024
Journal: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Summary: This UK study aims to better understand mental health outcomes experienced by gender diverse autistic individuals by comprehensively reviewing the currently available research. Twelve studies were deemed eligible and were included in the review.
The researchers noted that previous research has shown that both the gender diverse population and the autistic population experience a higher rate of mental health conditions compared to the general population.
The 12 studies that were reviewed found that individuals who are both autistic and gender diverse appear to be a minority group at higher risk of experiencing depression, anxiety and suicidality than either their cisgender autistic or gender diverse non-autistic counterparts.
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