This group is for individuals who have lives that have been touched by both Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Gender Identity issues. Any one who has, or thinks they may have, autism, Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism (HFA), PDD, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or similar AND ALSO may have Gender Identity issues, Intersex (IS), Benjamin Syndrome or similar is welcome. Also welcome are transgender parents of AS or similar kids, vice versa, and sympathetic parents of AS TG kids. Or have one and in a relationship with someone who has the other. Transgender is used is this description in an inclusive sense, to include transsexualism and to focus on what unites transfolk rather than what divides them. (If I left anyone out who needs to be in please email TransgenderPDD-owner@yahoogroups.com and ask)

There is known to be a statistically significant correlation between Asperger's Syndrome and Gender Dysphoria but the nature and implications of the link are unknown. Having both of these conditions is quite a plateful and gives us special challenges. We share our experiences, ideas, beliefs, strength and hope.

To apply for membership please click on "Join this group" if you can and in any case email your request to:
TransgenderPDD-owner@yahoogroups.com

Make sure your email address is not over quota and losing incoming mail.

This forum is unmoderated. Off topic posting, within reason, is allowed provided that it is clearly identified. Spamming will not be tolerated. The use of [OT] or similar in the subject line for off-topic postings is required.
Reasoned argument and civilized debate, especially if on-topic is encouraged. Profanities and Ad hominem attacks are prohibited. On topic posts are those with substantial PDD, TG, TS or IS content.
Keywords: transgender pdd autism autistic asperger adhd add transsexual intersexed glbt ftm mtf gender dysphoria gid queer benjamin