ArticlePloS one2025
Transgender and gender diverse autistic adults' experiences of (un)belonging.
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introductionClinical impressions suggest a significant overlap of autistic as well as transgender and gender diverse identities, implying a need for research that explores TGD autistic experiences in greater depth, including experiences of (un)belonging.
methodsWe shared trans and gender diverse autistic adults' experiences of belonging and unbelonging to contribute to knowledge around their lived experiences. We present findings from biographical narrative interpretive interviews with thirteen trans and gender diverse autistic people (aged 20-50). We used reflexive thematic analysis to generate themes across three levels of belonging: macro, meso and micro. Analysis within these levels clarified (un)belonging within power dynamics and structures, as well as collective and individual identities.
resultsParticipants discussed their experiences of (un)belonging across three levels: macro, encompassing work and volunteering; meso, including education, gender identity healthcare, and neurodivergent groups and spaces; and micro, including relationships and creating chosen families. Participants faced workplace exclusion and healthcare gatekeeping, often turning to self-employment or community spaces for inclusion. Some found belonging in autistic or queer communities, while others struggled with accessibility and sensory barriers.
conclusionChosen families and communal living were key sources of affirmation and support for participants, highlighting how belonging for TGD autistic people can be shaped through intersecting structural, social, and interpersonal factors.
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