TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to explore the gender identity of people with learning disabilities as a precursor to considerations of gender dysphoria. Design/methodology/approach– Discussion supported by illustrations from the literature. Findings– There is limited research on gender identity for people with learning disabilities. Practical implications– There is an urgent need to look at how men with Klinefelter's syndrome and learning disabilities are supported in relation to common female sexual characteristics. Originality/value– This is personal perspective on gender and people with learning disabilities which may support work with people who question their gender.
VL  - 19
IS  - 4
SN  - 1359-5474
DO  - 10.1108/TLDR-07-2014-0019
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/TLDR-07-2014-0019
AU  - Thompson David
PY  - 2014
Y1  - 2014/01/01
TI  - Commentary on “Gender disorders in learning disabilities – a systematic review”
T2  - Tizard Learning Disability Review
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 166
EP  - 169
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -