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Children and gender identity: Supporting your child
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What are the basics of gender identity?
Is your child transgender?
How can you support a gender-nonconforming or transgender child?
What kind of health care does your child need?
What is gender exploration and social transitioning?
How can you advocate for your child?
What kind of health care does your child need?
Your child needs a respectful, knowledgeable doctor. Talk to your child's doctor about your child's gender identity and behaviors and ask for help. Your doctor might recommend working with a specialist. If you're having trouble finding a doctor with appropriate training, seek a recommendation from a support group.
Talking to a therapist also is critical. Ask your child's doctor to help you find a counselor with training in transgender needs to work with your child.
