Letting In: Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Autistic Youth

In this 2 ½ hour workshop, participants will learn about the concept of “letting in” and how to respond when a child or youth shares their gender identity and/or sexuality with them. Strategies for supporting a youth in their letting in journey will be discussed and includes how to prepare for conversations with the other adults in the youth’s life.

As a result of participating in this workshop, participants will:

• recognize the impact of parental reaction to 2SLGBTQ+ youth sharing their identity

• list the approaches for how to respond when their child discloses their identity

• apply the strategies learned to navigate difficult conversations with other adults

Format: Virtual/Online