By Daisy Yuhas — 2019
Autism and OCD frequently accompany each other; scientists are studying both to understand how they differ
Read on www.scientificamerican.com
CLEAR ALL
Confusion over why autism is so prevalent among transgender people may be limiting their access to medical care.
Autistic queer folk may experience struggles for acceptance in both identities.
Studies vary widely on the percentage of people with autism who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual. One analysis suggested the rate is 15 to 35 percent among autistic people who do not have intellectual disability.