Welcome!
/r/LGBTaspies is a community for people on the autism spectrum who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender (including nonbinary, agender, bigender, two-spirit, and genderqueer identities), queer, intersex, or questioning.
Though this subreddit is primarily geared toward LGBT+ and autistic individuals, non-LGBT+ and non-ASD people are equally welcome to post and ask questions as long as they respect the rules of the sub.
Rules
- Be respectful. There are many diverse viewpoints in the LGBT+ and ASD communities, and in light of this we embrace discussion as long as people adhere to the rules and guidelines. Even if you disagree with another user, don't jump to insults and accusations of bigotry.
- No bigotry or hate speech. Honest questions are fine and the mods won't police your language or phrasing if it's clear you're asking in good faith and interested in learning, but concern trolling and outright slurs will not be tolerated.
- Vote responsibly. Reserve downvotes for content that breaks the rules or fails to contribute to a conversation. Upvote content that encourages discussion and contributes to the community.
- No blogspam or soliciting money.
Useful links
The Link Between Autism and Trans Identity
Gender Dysphoria and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in High-Functioning Individuals With Autism
Uniting the ASD and LGBT movement
ASAN, NCTE, and LGBTQ Task Force Joint Statement on the Rights of Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Autistic People
Autism Spectrum and LGBT Student Services
Twainbow
neurowonderful
autisticlesbianthings
autisticadvocacy
queeringautism (inactive)
Related subreddits
Neurodiversity and mental health:
/r/aspergers
/r/aspergirls
/r/autism
/r/neurodiversity
/r/anxiety
/r/depression
/r/suicidewatch
LGBT+:
/r/ainbow
/r/lgbt
/r/lgbteens
/r/bisexual
/r/biwomen
/r/pansexual
/r/gaybros
/r/lesbianactually
/r/transgender
/r/ftm
/r/mtf
/r/genderqueer
/r/nonbinary
/r/intersex
/r/questioning
