Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent a mandate letter to David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. In it, the criminalization of conversion therapy is identified as a top priority of the newly formed Liberal minority government. The letter directs Mr. Lametti on behalf of the…
Gender clinics across Canada are participating in the largest international study of youth referred for hormones and puberty blockers. The Canadian study is funded with a grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The study will be collecting data over a 2 year period on approximately 300 Canadian…
Desistance rates of 85% are typically cited for children who experience gender dysphoria and end up being comfortable in their natal sex, without the need for medical interventions. This desistance rate is based on data collected prior to the gender-affirming care model being advocated for transgender health, in an era…
Researchers at the University of Toronto are recommending “children with gender dysphoria should be screened for a possible autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, when warranted, receive a more comprehensive ASD diagnostic assessment to facilitate more holistic clinical care.” This recommendation is being made based on the results of a new…
More and more detransitioners are coming forward with their stories in recent months, forming groups and starting advocacy campaigns. On Twitter, many of them have adopted the salamander as their mascot – a hopeful declaration of resilience and regrowth that symbolizes what they may have lost in the process of…
Children who don’t conform to typical gender stereotypes often face challenges that affect their psychological well-being. A research team at the University of Toronto highlighted this fact in new research published last month in the American Psychological Association’s Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology. Their study sheds light on the well-being…
When medical guideline recommendations are made without evidence, they are regarded as clinical consensus statements. A review of the WPATH SOC raises important facts about how to reconcile conflicting guidelines, and conflict of interests among guideline development group members and funders.
Throughout childhood, our daughter never presented as stereotypically “masculine”. We were absolutely blindsided by her proclamation that she thought she would be a boy.
This is a site for parents who are trying to learn more about the transgender trend and understand the latest research on the topic. It’s for teachers, therapists and other professionals who need to navigate the quickly changing landscape of gender. It’s for policymakers and journalists trying to understand the…
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