Having a gender diverse child can be very stressful for parents and caregivers, as they deal with uncertainty and navigate schools, extended families, sibling relationships, and the world around them. There are several national and international organizations that support families with gender diverse children, as well as excellent books. Many parents and siblings also find it helpful to meet with a mental health care professional or other families in a support group setting.
Resources for Parents:
- Gender Diverse & Transgender Children
- Parenting a Gender Diverse Child: Hard Questions Answered
- PFLAG
- Family Acceptance Project
- Gender Spectrum
- Trans Youth Family Allies
- Explore: Parenting (Human Rights Campaign)
- The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals by Stephanie A. Brill and Rachel Pepper (Cleis Press, 2008)
- The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens by Stephanie A. Brill and Rachel Pepper (Cleis Press, 2008)
Resources for Teachers & Schools:
- Gender Spectrum
- GLSEN
- Schools in Transitions (Gender Spectrum)
- LGBT Youth Resourses (American Physchological Association)
- Welcoming Schools (a project of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation)
- LQBTQ Resources for Professionals (Advocates for Youth)
- The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals by Stephanie A. Brill and Rachel Pepper (Cleis Press, 2008)
- The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens by Stephanie A. Brill and Rachel Pepper (Cleis Press, 2008)
Resources for Youth:
- Trevor Project
- Trans Student Educational Resources
- Youth Pride
- The Gender Book
- Living Openly: Coming Out Guides and Resources (Human Rights Campaign)
- The Gender Quest Workbook: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults Exploring Gender Identity by Rylan Jay Testa (Instant Help, 2015)
Advocacy Organizations:
- The Human Rights Campaign
- National Center for Transgender Equality
- Trans Youth Equality Foundation
- GLAD
- The Transgender Law and Policy Institute
- Lambda Legal
- For more information or help finding a support group for yourself or your child, please talk with your child’s pediatrician.
Last Updated 9/17/2018
Source American Academy of Pediatrics (Copyright © 2018)
The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.
