Short Research Article: Autism spectrum disorder and gender dysphoria among adolescents in a large, integrated health system
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Mark Sanders1,2,3,4, Ziad Saade3,4, Gino Mortillaro1,2,3,4
1Department of Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, CA, USA.
Background:
The association between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and gender dysphoria (GD) in youth has been suggested. Recent research among academic medical centers and the military health system has found a positive association, while not yet being sufficiently explored in a civilian, nonacademic community setting.
Methods:
We conducted a cross-sectional study among one of the largest nonacademic civilian databases within a single health system.
Results:
This study validates the positive association between ASD and GD and finds that those with both diagnoses have a higher co-occurrence of depression, anxiety, and suicidality.
Conclusion:
This emphasizes the need for comprehensive gender and developmental assessments to ensure optimal care.
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