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Gender-disordered children: does inpatient treatment help?
The Medical Journal of Australia
|June 1, 1987
Summary
Treatment guidelines for gender-disturbed children are unclear. This study of eight children suggests that some gender disorders may stem from correctable intrafamilial interactions, indicating a generally good outcome.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Psychiatry
- Family Systems Theory
Background:
- Current treatment guidelines for gender-disturbed children lack clarity.
- Inpatient treatment settings offer unique opportunities for observing and intervening in childhood gender behavior.
Observation:
- This clinical report details the treatment and observation of eight children exhibiting cross-gender behavior.
- The study focused on an inpatient unit specifically designed for children's therapeutic care.
Findings:
- Short-term outcomes and long-term clinical observations indicate a generally positive prognosis for treated children.
- A significant finding suggests that intrafamilial interactions may play a role in the development of certain gender disorders.
Implications:
- The findings possess both practical and theoretical significance for understanding and treating gender disorders in children.
- Correctable intrafamilial dynamics may offer a therapeutic target, potentially improving treatment efficacy and outcomes for gender-disturbed youth.