WEBCAST: The Intersection Between Autism Spectrum Disorder & LGBTQIA+

 

The Help Group, leaders in the field of nonpublic special education, and Kaleidoscope, a new program by The Help Group that supports neurodivergent and neurotypical LGBTQIA+/Questioning youth, young adults and their families in building healthy relationships, higher resiliency, and critically needed life skills, hosted a dedicated webcast covering a unique topic! We discussed the intersection between Autism Spectrum Disorder and LGBTQIA+, covering the following areas:

  1. Overview of language/terminology
  2. What the data tells us about the high degree of intersectionality between ASD and LGBTQIA identities
  3. What does it mean to be a dual minority
  4. How to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA autistic folks

 

SPEAKERS:

Moderator:

Jason Bolton, PsyD – VP of Community Partnerships & Admissions

Dr. Laurie Stephens – Sr. Director of ASD & LGBTQ+ Programs

Dr. Sarah Bruce – Help Group Postdoctoral Fellow

 

About The Help Group’s Kaleidoscope Program

Kaleidoscope supports LGBTQIA+/Questioning youth, young adults and their families in building healthy relationships, strong social connections and critically needed life skills. Through high quality, innovative programming, using the latest research and evidence-based programs, our mission is to help each person realize their unique potential and thrive!

To learn more about Kaleidoscope please visit www.kaleidoscopelgbtq.org or email kaleidoscope@thehelpgroup.org

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