Gender-affirming health care for youth

Topics

Key Terminology for TGD (transgender and diverse) youth

Inclusive clinical encounters

Tips for creating inclusive and affirming environments of care

Engaging families in positive and productive conversations

Identifying and understanding family conflict

Managing difficult conversations

Discussing gender-affirming medical and nonmedical interventions

Pediatric practitioners serve a critical role in guiding and supporting the families (parents, guardians, and other caregivers) of children under their care. Because of this role, the families of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) children and adolescents may reach out to their pediatric practitioners soon after learning of their child’s gender identity. Click on a topic above to explore more, or read the entire article on Engaging the Families of Transgender and Gender Diverse Children here.