 Category: ELL/Diversity/Multicultural Issues |
Many parents of transgender children allow their children to socially transition, or present as the other sex, in schools. This session will inform psychologists about how to assist schools in devising suitable accommodations for these students. Professional literature on development and treatment of gender identity disorder will be reviewed.
Learning Objectives:
1. Develop a common vocabulary for understanding the experiences of these children.
2. Review the processes of typical and atypical gender development.
3. Review current literature and perspectives on transgender and gender non-conforming children as well as the role of school psychologists who work with these students.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credit:
This session offers NASP-approved CPD.
NASP is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists.
NASP is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements (#5603).
NASP maintains responsibility for the program.
