Autistic 'boy' ruled ok for sex change - news.com.au

[Lisa]

Wrong pronouns all the way, but still nice to see where the courts are with this.

http://www.news.com.au/national/autistic-boy-ruled-ok-for-sex-change/story-e6frfkvr-1225977521818

[TheAetherealMeadow]

Not only are the pronouns incorrect, but it's also inaccurate to call someone with mild Asperger's syndrome as "autistic". That's like referring to someone with mild schizotypal personality disorder as a "schizophrenic". At least the comments are remarkably positive.

[Lisa]

Regardless of the inaccuracies the article does have a decent tone, most of the comments are good and the courts are fair.
Makes me happy to be in Australia, and looks like my hormones might just get fully funded by the government in a month.

[pixiegirl]

Not only are the pronouns incorrect, but it's also inaccurate to call someone with mild Asperger's syndrome as "autistic". That's like referring to someone with mild schizotypal personality disorder as a "schizophrenic". At least the comments are remarkably positive.

Maybe, but it's all autism disorder now, so better get used to it.