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Asperger’s May Be More Common in Kids With Gender Dysphoria

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16 Jan 2016, 1:16 pm

http://everydayhealths.info/aspergers-m ... dysphoria/



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16 Jan 2016, 2:42 pm

Based on what I read here it is probably true for autistic adults also. It makes sense that if your brain is wired differently, it won't wired differently just for Autism.


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17 Jan 2016, 5:23 pm

thats been somewhat known for 20 years even if not recognized by the medical profession


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