ninja-forms domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/wendym7/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114What educators should know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n by: Wendy McGuire<\/a>, Dori Zener<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Education Canada web exclusive April 24, 2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n People with autism are far more likely than the general population to have non-conventional gender identities and sexual orientations. Here\u2019s how [teachers and school administrators] can support them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: This piece uses both person-first and identity-first language to reflect the different ways that autistic people like to be identified.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Educators are more aware than ever of the need for inclusion for students on the autism spectrum. They are also learning how to build LGBTQ2+ inclusive classrooms. But are they aware of the intersection between autism and sexual and gender diversity? Research shows that autistic people are far more likely than the general population to have non-conventional gender identities and sexual orientations.1<\/a> <\/sup>Yet most media representations of autistic people fail to reflect this sexual and gender diversity, leaving many service providers, professionals and family members unaware of these intersections. What do teachers need to know about autistic LGBTQ2+ teens, and what can they do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n