Positive Supports for Families with Gender Nonconforming Children
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Presentation Abstract
Children who demonstrate gender nonconformity face numerous challenges throughout their development. While recent years have shown a positive shift in how professionals view gender nonconformity, parents still struggle with finding helpful resources and social support in an effort to understand and empower their gender nonconforming child. Families continue to need support and advocacy as parents learn to provide an environment for their children that allows them to thrive and reach their fullest potential. This presentation provides practical tools grounded in research and theory regarding how best to support gender nonconforming children.
Recommended Citation
Baker, Rebecca, "Positive Supports for Families with Gender Nonconforming Children" (2015). Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference. 74.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gapbs/2015/2015/74
Positive Supports for Families with Gender Nonconforming Children
Children who demonstrate gender nonconformity face numerous challenges throughout their development. While recent years have shown a positive shift in how professionals view gender nonconformity, parents still struggle with finding helpful resources and social support in an effort to understand and empower their gender nonconforming child. Families continue to need support and advocacy as parents learn to provide an environment for their children that allows them to thrive and reach their fullest potential. This presentation provides practical tools grounded in research and theory regarding how best to support gender nonconforming children.
