Sex and Gender – we launch our new book for teens!
Sex and Gender - An Introductory Guide is a new book for the tween/teen age group by the very talented artist and writer, Phoebe Rose. Buy Sex and Gender here.…
Parenting a trans-identified child
We are very grateful to the mother who contacted us recently and agreed to write this account of parenting her trans-identified teenage daughter over a long period of time. She…
The Neurodiversity Movement’s Toxic Relationship with Trans Rights Activism
Christian Wilton-King has worked in the special needs field for nearly two decades. He's an experienced trainer, autism specialist teacher and advanced practitioner. Christian believes wholeheartedly in inclusive practice for…
Conversion therapy briefing
We prepared the following briefing ahead of the House of Commons debate on the epetition calling for a Government ban on Conversion Therapy. At the end of the debate, Equalities…
‘The Gender Clinic’ revisited in light of the Keira Bell judgment
by Susan Matthews The issue that the High Court had to consider in the Bell v. the Tavistock Judicial Review was whether (or at what age) children can give informed…
Keira Bell: The High Court hands down a historic judgment to protect vulnerable children
In a landmark judgment that will have repercussions around the world the High Court today ruled that puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones are experimental treatments which cannot be given to…
Autism and Gender Dysphoria
The link between autism and gender dysphoria is explored in this guest post by Millie (a pseudonym), an Autistic solo mum, researcher and advocate. Millie was diagnosed with autism late…
The lobbyists influencing gender health care for children
By Jane Galloway Jane is an autistic woman and parent. She campaigns to highlight not only the under diagnosis and support of autistic women and girls, but the lack of…
BBC Newsnight report on the Tavistock GIDS
The report on the Tavistock GIDS, broadcast on Newsnight on Thursday, is the latest installment of a news story that began in 2018. Towards the end of that year, David…
Stonewall turns its attention to children with SEND and autism – our full report on Stonewall schools guidance since 2015
In March, Stonewall published a new schools guide ‘An Introduction to Supporting LGBT young people’, replacing the guide of the same name published in 2015 which is no longer available…