Implementing Best Practices with Youth Identity Considerations

While societal awareness is increasing, trans and nonbinary children and teens still face astronomically high risk factors when compared with children whose gender expression is in alignment with their anatomical sex. Increasingly, transgender children and teens are seeking family support, informed healthcare providers, inclusion in K-12 schools, and support within youth-serving programs and systems.
Aidan Key will discuss the diverse gender identities and expressions of children and adolescents and the challenges faced they and their families face. Attention will be given to current research-driven best practices and strategies for support within the family, schools, and society.