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Title: Autistic 'boy' ruled ok for sex change - news.com.au
Post by: Lisa on December 28, 2010, 06:36:51 PM
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 (http://www.news.com.au/national/autistic-boy-ruled-ok-for-sex-change/story-e6frfkvr-1225977521818)
Title: Re: Autistic 'boy' ruled ok for sex change - news.com.au
Post by: TheAetherealMeadow on December 28, 2010, 07:49:39 PM
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.
Title: Re: Autistic 'boy' ruled ok for sex change - news.com.au
Post by: Lisa on December 29, 2010, 06:33:29 AM
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.
Title: Re: Autistic 'boy' ruled ok for sex change - news.com.au
Post by: pixiegirl on December 29, 2010, 11:03:03 AM
Quote from: TheAetherealMeadow on December 28, 2010, 07:49:39 PM
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.