He'll be 16 next week. I think it's too late for hormone blockers. My impulse is to let him explore too, while not actually changing anything permanently. I didn't know that about gender stuff with autistic kids. I will research more. I think I'll take him to Wal-Mart this weekend and look at makeup and fingernail polish together. I offered voice lessons so he could work on increasing his vocal range and talking/singing higher if he wants to try that. Youtube is a great idea for the makeup, especially if a "boy" is doing it so he can see it.
Thanks, guys. I appreciate all the pointers so much. P.M., no worries. I always love to hear from you, but you don't need to wander down memory lane for us, but thank you so much for offering.
One of my staff has a full beard and regularly has his finger nails done. Very often is nice bright colors. I wear kilts, and have been known to turn up in eyeliner. Would probably do it more often if it didn't take time.
Youtube is a great idea for the makeup, especially if a "boy" is doing it so he can see it.
This is the instagram of the son of a friend of mine: [link]
He's 15 and has 17,000 followers!
I'd be freaked out if my 15 year old had 17,000 followers!! Also, I can see why he does! He's a real artist.
So this morning my FB memory had a picture of me from 8 years ago buying my previous car. The first thing I saw was that I was wearing the exact same shirt I am wearing at the moment, and it wasn't new then. Seriously, Laura! I buy new stuff, actually I bought 4 tops online last week, but I am not so great at the purging.
A is *16*?!?!?!!!
(I have nothing to add on the gender stuff but I am constantly gobsmacked at how fast other people's kids have grown up.)
I know, Jessica! I mean mine are grown men, but yours are obviously toddlers.
Wow yeah, didn't realize A was that old, geez!!
It's weird to me, and I live with him! He's within an inch of 6 foot tall!
Meara, PM, insent.
eta: Thanks for the instagram linkup. Kara will find that interesting too!
I know a lot of people left Tumblr because of the new restrictions but there were blogs there of people who are different genders and gender expression.
There are some closed groups on FB for people who are autistic and gender nonconforming/trans and there may be some secret groups. I could ask in the groups I'm in.
Not sure if A uses FB.
Pinterest can be a good source for make up and clothing ideas.
A is mostly about youtube, but I can show him some things and let him think about it. I'd appreciate it if you'd check, Askye, thanks.
