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Being both Autistic and Trans isn’t rare but it’s still too often misunderstood. Here’s what the research tells us: 1 in 3 Trans Autistic folks have had their gender identity questioned by professionals due to their Autism diagnosis Trans adults are 3-6 times more likely to be Autistic Autistic Trans teens face higher rates of: • Cyberbullying • School exclusion 4-9% of Autistic folks identify as Trans or Gender Diverse Trans Autistic folks are at greater risk of trauma and m