National Community Resources
WPATH Standards of Care – The World Professional Association for Transgender Health promotes the highest standards of health care for individuals through the articulation of Standards of Care (SOC) for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender Nonconforming People. The SOC are based on the best available science and expert professional consensus. https://www.wpath.org
TRANS LIFELINE – Trans Lifeline is a non-profit dedicated to the well being of transgender people. We run a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of our community might have. Ph# 877-565-8860 http://www.translifeline.org
Trevor Project – Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. Ph# 866-488-7386 http://www.thetrevorproject.org
Trans Youth Family Allies – TYFA empowers children and families by partnering with educators, service providers and communities, to develop supportive environments in which gender may be expressed and respected. http://www.imatyfa.org
Children’s Books about Gender Diversity: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ugpx2r5968gz155/Annotated%20Booklist%20Children's.pdf?dl=0
Schools in Transition – A guide to provide a safe and affirmative environment for schools. https://www.nea.org/assets/docs/Schools_in_Transition_2015.pdf
Family Acceptance Project – The Family Acceptance Project® is a research, intervention, education and policy initiative that works to prevent health and mental health risks for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) children and youth, including suicide, homelessness and HIV – in the context of their families, cultures and faith communities. We use a research-based, culturally grounded approach to help ethnically, socially and religiously diverse families to support their LGBT children. https://familyproject.sfsu.edu
Gender Dysphoria Affirmative Working Group – A group of medical and mental health professionals, academics, researchers, activists, and allies, some trans and others cis, devoted to the health and happiness of transgender and gender nonconforming youth. Most of us have extensive experience working directly with trans youth. https://www.gdaworkinggroup.com
Stand Up for Children – A Parents Guide to School Board Advocacy by ACLU https://www.aclutx.org/sites/default/files/field_documents/schoolboardbookletaug22_1.pdf
Gender Spectrum – Resources geared to help create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. https://www.genderspectrum.org
Trans – Trans is an extraordinary documentary feature about men and women, and all the variations in between. It is about the transgender community, perhaps the most misunderstood and mistreated minority in America and around the world. Inspired by the incredible story of Dr. Christine McGinn and her work as a transgender surgeon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KEM3RBS/ref=pd_cbs_mov_aiv_1
Camp Aranu’tiq – We build confidence, resilience, and community for transgender & gender variant youth and their families through camp experiences. California and New Hampshire http://www.camparanutiq.org/
How to be a Girl – Marlo Mack and her young transgender daughter share their story in a short cartoon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WCLouQT9fs
Transsexual documentary – "I Am Jazz: A Family in Transition." From the OWN network: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M28AiP83_7k&list=PLE9E95D3F2496B1EA
Unique returns to 'Glee' with 200-person transgender choir to support Coach Beiste: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdBLPGNZtt8
A Mother Stands Up for Her Child, And All Transgender Children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkHx_2dpEbw
A Mother's Testimony About Her Child's Experience: https://www.facebook.com/TheSceneVideo/videos/1396614843739198/
Growing up Trans: An intimate and eye-opening journey inside the struggles and choices facing transgender kids and their families. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/growing-up-trans/
Born this way: Stories of young transgender children http://www.cbsnews.com/news/born-this-way-stories-of-young-transgender-children/
Gender – The Space Between: Introduces viewers to a handful of non-binary people who identify along this spectrum. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7mBLMnaa1c
Gender Revolution – A Journey with Katie Couric is a 2017 documentary film about gender identity, produced by Katie Couric, National Geographic, and World of Wonder. It originally aired on the American network National Geographic on February 6, 2017. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/movies-and-specials/gender-revolution-a-journey-with-katie-couric
Puberty Blocking Medications: Clinical Research Review: Use in Treatment for Gender Dysphoria: http://impactprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Kuper-2014-Puberty-Blockers-Clinical-Research-Review.pdf
Center of Excellence for Transgender Health – Guidelines for the Primary and Gender-Affirming Care of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary People http://www.transhealth.ucsf.edu/trans?page=guidelines-home
Introduction to Feminizing Hormone Therapy – Dr. Maddie Deutsch, MD, Director of Clinical Services and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California - San Francisco's Center of Excellence for Transgender Health discusses male-to-female hormone therapy (estrogen). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJEix-i5pmE
Introduction to Masculinizing Hormone Therapy – Dr. Maddie Deutsch, MD, Director of Clinical Services and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California - San Francisco's Center of Excellence for Transgender Health discusses female-to-male hormone therapy (testosterone). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAJZ4fwTuyc
Hormones: A Guide for MTF's: https://apps.carleton.edu/campus/gsc/assets/hormones_MTF.pdf
Hormones: A Guide for FTM's: https://apps.carleton.edu/campus/gsc/assets/hormones_FTM.pdf
Resources complied by Adam A. Sauceda, MA, LPC-S, NCC and Dr. Faith Harper, LPC-S
For Parents of Autistic Kids
Book: Uniquely Human by Barry Prizant https://amzn.to/3yJHofU
Book: Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price https://amzn.to/3yJHofU
Book: Beyond Behaviors by Mona Delahooke https://amzn.to/3wvL8Pj
Book: Differently Wired by Deborah Reber https://amzn.to/3LmyxU0
Book: The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed by Richard Panek https://amzn.to/3wyksgO
Book: Asperkids: An Insider's Guide to Loving, Understanding, and Teaching Children with Asperger's Syndrome (Although please note, asperger’s was removed from the DSM as a diagnosis in the DSM V) https://amzn.to/3yFNrBR
Book: Supporting Transgender Youth and Adults: A Guide for Professionals and Families by Finn V. Gratton, LMFT, LPCC https://amzn.to/3yJTiX5
Book: Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Autism by Eva Mendes and Meredith Maroney https://amzn.to/37Uf3Zd
Website: Autistic Self Advocacy Netowrk Guide for Parents of Autistic Kids https://autisticadvocacy.org/book/start-here/
Website: Neuroclastic Website with a Guide to Understanding the Autistic Mind https://neuroclastic.com/guide/
Article: Avoiding Ableist Language: Suggestions for Autism Researchers https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2020.0014?
Resources for Autistic Adults
Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism https://thinkingautismguide.com/
100 Books for Adults Exploring Their Own Neurodivergence https://notanautismmom.com/2022/01/15/books-for-autistic-adults/
Reframing Autism https://reframingautism.org.au/
Book: Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You by Jenara Nerenberg https://amzn.to/3wyYTwH
Book: Autism in Heels by Jennifer Cook O’Toole https://amzn.to/3PlTKAF
Book: The Neurodivergent Friendly DBT Workbook https://amzn.to/3LtpkZP
Book: Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide for LGBTQIA+ Teens on the Spectrum by Erin Ekins https://amzn.to/3FYJ9aC
Website: Article: Avoiding Ableist Language: Suggestions for Autism Researchers https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2020.0014?
Website: 13 Tips for Talking to Your Child About Their Autism https://www.parentmap.com/article/13-tips-talking-your-child-about-their-autism?
Website: Autism: Anti-Ableist Books https://booksforlittles.com/unpolished-booklist/disability/anti-ableist-autism-books/
Website: Ausome Training: Autism Training for Parents https://ausometraining.com/autism-training-for-parents/
Website: 50 Must Read Books on Neurodiversity https://bookriot.com/books-about-neurodiversity/
ADHD related resources
Book: The Gift of ADHD by Lara Honos-Webb, PhD https://amzn.to/3wzppHz
Book: ADHD 2.0 by Edward M. Hallowell https://amzn.to/3wAJlIx
Book: Driven to Distraction by Edward M. Hallowell https://amzn.to/3liGxKT
Book: Scattered Minds by Barry Abrams https://amzn.to/3LsOOXo
Book: Laziness Does not Exist by Devon Price https://amzn.to/3wCQOXw
Book: The CEO of Self: An Executive Functioning Workbook by Jan Johnston-Tyler https://amzn.to/3a90fXp
Book: Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD, 2nd Edition-Revised and Updated: Tips and Tools to Help You Take Charge of Your Life and Get Organized by Susan Pinsky https://amzn.to/3t4BNx5
Book: The Adult ADHD Tool Kit: Using CBT to Facilitate Coping Inside and Out by J. Russell Ramsay https://amzn.to/3sG5S5E
Workbook: The Neurodivergent Friendly DBT Workbook by Sonny Jane Wise--- https://amzn.to/3LtpkZP
Helpful website with a wide variety of articles: Attitude website https://www.additudemag.com/
For parents of tgnc minor & adult Children
Book: Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Teens by Stephanie Brill https://amzn.to/3wt2xbi
Book: The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals by Stephanie Brill https://amzn.to/3FXqyvq
Book: Trans Allyship Workbook: Building Skills to Support Trans People in Our Lives by Davey Shlasko https://amzn.to/3LoG3gT
Book: Transgender 101: A Simple Guide to a Complex Issue by Nicholas M. Teich https://amzn.to/3wnMJHU
Book: Parenting Transgender Children: A Guide to Keeping Your Family Strong by Janet Gattis Duke, Shailagh Clarke Ph.D., & Jennifer Lea Gamewell, LPC https://amzn.to/3QMmsea
Gender and Sexuality related readings
Book: Transgender 101: A Simple Guide to a Complex Issue by Nicholas M. Teich https://amzn.to/3wnMJHU
Book: A Clinician’s Guide to Gender Affirming Care: Working with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Clients by Sand C. Chang, Anneliese A. Singh, lore m dickey, and Mira Krishnan https://amzn.to/3wB6ACn
Book: Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults by Finn Gratton https://amzn.to/3MqmjL7
Book: LGBTQ+ Youth: A Guided Workbook to Support Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity by Lee-Anne Gray https://amzn.to/3Pnqt8J
Book: Trans Allyship Workbook: Building Skills to Support Trans People in Our Lives by Davey Shlasko https://amzn.to/3LoG3gT
Book: Trans Sex by Lucie Fielding https://amzn.to/37VVkIq
Workbook: The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook: Skills for Navigaing Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression by Anneliese Singh https://amzn.to/3Mqp9Qo
Workbook: You and Your Gender Identity: A Guide to Discovery by Dara Hoffman-Fox https://amzn.to/3wnDqI8
Workbook: The Trans Self-Care Workbook by Theo Lorenz ttps://amzn.to/3wq7brS
Workbook: The Gender Quest Workbook: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults Exploring Gender Identity by Rylan Jay Testa, PhD https://amzn.to/39xKZ5S
Workbook: Gender Identity Journal: Prompts and Practices for Exploration and Self-Discovery by Katie Leikam, MBA, LCSW https://amzn.to/3yMNT1u
Comics/Graphic Novels with Trans and Gender Diverse Characters
THE BACKSTAGERS by James Tynion IV: Appropriate for tweens (any kid who can handle the average Cartoon Network show will be fine reading this.) One trans main character, the lead cast is primarily gay/bi cis guys. https://amzn.to/37VRi2K
OUR DREAMS AT DUSK by Yuhki Kamatani: Main character is a cis gay boy, main cast includes a nonbinary character and a trans man, as well as other sorts of LGBT characters. https://amzn.to/3FY4X64
BOYS RUN THE RIOT by Keito Gaku: Main character is a trans guy. Have heard fantastic things about it, trans guy is the main character rather than as part of an ensemble. https://amzn.to/3lpDwsy
NO MERCY by Alex De Campi: One trans main character. He's is not revealed to be trans until volume 2, but his identity/transition is a major part of his storyline. Adults only, content warning for everything the average person would want a content warning for, but great story. https://amzn.to/3wB8aUR
PRINCESS JELLYFISH by Akiko Higashimura: One of the main characters is a crossdressing cis man, this series has a lot of focus on the relationship between people's personal identity and how they present themselves to the world. https://amzn.to/3PtMOkX
THE PRINCE AND THE DRESSMAKER by Jen Wang: Also hinges on crossdressing, though with a bigger question mark over how cis(?) the character is. https://amzn.to/3wr1aLr
LUMBERJANES by ND Stevenson and Shannon Watters: One of the main characters is a trans girl, later on the series introduces a major nonbinary character. https://amzn.to/3a9CQ8d
ON A SUNBEAM by Tillie Walden: One of the main characters is nonbinary. (Bonus points, the author lives in Austin!) https://amzn.to/37VYqw4
Polyamory, Kink, & Fetish related resources
Book: The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy https://amzn.to/3lpXcfC
Book: Polyamory in the 21st Century: Love and Intimacy with Multiple Partners by Deborah Anapol https://amzn.to/3Mtdhxb
Book: Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, and Consensual Nonmonogamy by Jessica Fern https://amzn.to/3FY88e2
Book: More than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory by Franklin Veaux and Eve Rickert https://amzn.to/3Pwvsnk
Book: A Therapist’s Guide to Consensual Nonmonogamy: Polyamory, Swinging, and Open Marriage by Rhea Orion https://amzn.to/3wBvTEn
Book: The Polyamory Toolkit: A Guidebook for Polyamorous Relationships by Dan Williams and Dawn Williams https://amzn.to/3Ls8Bq7
Book: Existential Kink: Unmask Your Shadow and Embrace Your Power by Carolyn Elliott, PhD https://amzn.to/3PwjCtJ
Boundaries/Codependence
Melody Beattie- The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations for Codependents https://amzn.to/3SQFCBh
Melody Beattie- The New Codependency: Help and Guidance for Today's Generation https://amzn.to/3bIs6Pf
Melody Beattie- Beyond Codependency: And Getting Better All the Time https://amzn.to/3A7VE22
Andrei Nedelcu- Codependent No More: 2022 Practical Guidance to Fix Your Codependency, Stop Being a People Pleaser, and Start Loving Yourself https://amzn.to/3bFXCgH
Andrei Nedelcu- Codependent No More: From Being Needy & Clingy to Having Amazing, Authentic, and Loving Relationships https://amzn.to/3bIr2Lf
Andrei Nedelcu- Facing and Overcoming Codependency: Practical Guidance to Fix Your Codependency, Stop Being a People Pleaser, and Start Loving Yourself (Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships) https://amzn.to/3NrrDkv
Andrei Nedelcu- The Codependency Recovery Workbook: A 12-Week Master Plan to Stop Being Codependent and Start Loving Yourself (Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships) https://amzn.to/42xOhfq
Andrei Nedelcu- Facing and Overcoming Codependency: From Being Needy & Clingy to Having Amazing, Authentic, and Loving Relationships (Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships) https://amzn.to/42BzoZt
Pia Mellody- Facing Codependence https://amzn.to/43UjDhp
Pia Mellody- Facing Love Addiction https://amzn.to/45ZjUkV
Pia Mellody- Breaking Free: A Recovery Handbook for Facing Codependence https://amzn.to/3qIQ6cg
Pia Mellody- The Intimacy Factor: The Ground Rules for Overcoming the Obstacles to Truth, Respect, and Lasting Love https://amzn.to/3X6cVCL
Krystal Mazzola- The Codependency Workbook: Simple Practices for Developing and Maintaining Your Independence https://amzn.to/3SFQEJ8
Gaslighting/Narcissism
Linda Hill- Gaslighting: The Complete Guide to Identifying, Handling & Avoiding Manipulation. Recover from Emotional Abuse and Build Healthy Relationships (Break Free and Recover from Unhealthy Relationships) https://amzn.to/3zQS0bM
Dr. Theresa J. Covert- Gaslighting: The Narcissist's favorite tool of Manipulation - How to avoid the Gaslight Effect and Recovery from Emotional and Narcissistic Abuse https://amzn.to/3zQSQFs
Mark Wolynn- It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle https://amzn.to/3dk8X6w
Lindsay Gibson-- Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents https://amzn.to/3Phnb5n
Guilt, Shame, & Vulnerability
Naomi Carr- Uprooting Shame and Guilt: A Journey to Healing Trauma and Freeing the Inner Child https://amzn.to/3zIrwJe
Brene Brown- The Power of Vulnerability https://amzn.to/3ddsvcR
Brene Brown- Daring Greatly https://amzn.to/3p8OOTS
Other media on guilt, shame, and vulnerability
The Power of Being Vulnerable with Jonathan Fields of Good Life Project—-https://brenebrown.com/videos/the-power-of-being-vulnerable-with-jonathan-fields-of-good-life-project/
TED Talk The Power of Vulnerability—-https://brenebrown.com/videos/ted-talk-the-power-of-vulnerability/
Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris Podcast Brene Brown, Vulnerability: The Key to Courage—https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/185-bren%C3%A9-brown-vulnerability-the-key-to-courage/id1087147821?i=1000468718799
Mental health resources
AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE/PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY SERVICES: 24/7 CRISIS HOTLINE: 512-472-HELP (4357), TTY: 512-703-1395
BLUEBONNET TRAILS COMMUNITY SERVICES (WILLIAMSON COUNTY): 24/7 CRISIS HOTLINE: 1-800-841-1255
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 24/7, FREE & CONFIDENTIAL
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL: 1-800-950-6264
OutYouth: Nonprofit in Austin serving the LGBTQIA+ community
SAFE PLACE RESOURCES AND SHELTER FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
24HR HOTLINE: 512-267-SAFE
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