Nicholas M. Teich
Licensed social worker and author, 'Transgender 101'
Transgender 101: 15 Things to Know
Posted: 04/18/2012 9:05 am
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nicholas-m-teich/transgender-101-15-things_b_1432572.html?ref=transgenderBecause I run a camp for transgender youth, Camp Aranu'tiq, I end up interfacing with parents soon after they have found out that their child is transgender. These parents are looking for resources for not only themselves but their family and friends. In my effort to help these parents find solid answers to the questions they face, I searched for resources. Most of the literature I came across was geared specifically toward helping professionals who already have a baseline understanding of ->-bleeped-<-. Therefore, I decided it was time to write a book that could be used by parents, teachers, family, friends, professionals, and students alike.
I began to write down what I thought people should know about ->-bleeped-<- if it was their first foray into the area. I supplemented my knowledge with research and interviews and tried to keep it light. Yes, ->-bleeped-<- is a serious issue to those who are trans, and to their family and friends, but I know from my own experience that if there is a void of levity, one can end up feeling hopeless, especially given the lack of understanding in the American public surrounding trans issues.
