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Look through this website for an explanation of The Genderbread Person - a tool that has helped many people understand the complexity of gender.

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Breaking through the binary: Gender explained using continuums - ❤ It's Pronounced Metrosexual

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Here you can read the National Autistic Societies explanations of gender identity, as well as some interesting perspectives from autistic people who have varying gender identities themselves

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How to look after yourself in difficult times

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How to use this Padlet

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if you are looking at this padlet then someone felt that it may be helpful to you or a young person you care for. We have grouped the information into sections to help you find what you may need the most!

Understanding gender identity and expression
Sexuality
Talking to family and friends
Gender identity and neurodivergence
Support
Urgent help
Information for caregivers
Information for friends
Information for schools

Scroll to the right to find each section, and then scroll down within the section to see the resources!

Clicking on a picture in the box will take you to a webpage or video, or it will make the image larger so that you can read the information easier.

When you have finished, click the X in the top left hand side to get back to the padlet!

Provided by the Children's Psychological Health and Wellbeing Team

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Young Minds understanding and support

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Youth groups available for 8-25 year olds, and an upcoming group for 13-25 year old trans people of colour

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Support for LGBTQ+ young people who are facing homelessness or living in a hostile environment

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Support for LGBTQ+ young people who have experienced abuse or violence

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How to respond when a young person comes out

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Be You offer fortnightly online meetups for parents/carers of LGBTQ+ young people

Supporting your child's safety and wellbeing

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Childline's advice on coming out

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Learning more about questioning your sexuality

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Support for LGBTQ+ young people who are disabled or neurodivergent

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Stonewall UK's coming out hub has multiple articles to support you with coming out to family and friends

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Here is a wonderful introduction to Stonewall UK's 'Young Futures' webpage. Tap on the image to watch the video, or click on the caption to be taken to their website

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Young Futures | Stonewall UK

A great interactive website to help you learn about wheat gender identity is

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A helpful guide if you are questioning your sexuality or just want to learn more

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A young persons guide to being Neurodivergent and LGBTQ+

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How to respond when a friend comes out to you

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Hear stories from LGBTQ+ people of faith

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Learn about hate crime and what to do if you are a witness or target

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Talking to others about your child's gender identity or sexuality

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How you might feel when your child comes out to you

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Support groups for you!

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CPD courses for teachers and school staff

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A helpful video on gender identity for Key Stage 2

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Secondary school assembly resources

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An anthology about Race, LGBTQ+, Disability, and Religion

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an overview of sexual orientation and gender identity

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Listen to these teens and their views on gender identity over the last 5 years

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what is the difference between gender identity and gender expression?

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Coming out as LGBTQ+ video

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How to be an ally

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X-plore host groups specifically in Devon for LGBTQ+ youth to connect

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Coming out about your sexual orientation

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Coming out about your gender identity

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Celebrities you may recognise who are LGBTQ+ allies

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LGBTQ+ faith groups

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Read about the overlap of neurodivergence and being part of the LGBTQ+ community here, including stories from other Neurodivergent LGBTQ+ youth.

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Whether you are openly bisexual, still figuring things out or just interested in learning more about bisexuality, Bi the Way is your essential guide to understanding and embracing bisexuality.

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Book Recommendation: Girl2Girl - Young women from 14 to 21 tell it like it is as they discover themselves and find a way to live openly.

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A fictional book suitable for ages 12+

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Bristol Autism Support discuss the overlap between neurodivergence and gender identity

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NHS Gender Referral Support Service

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Easy Read Guide to transitioning - Care Management Group

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A local group in Plymouth to connect with other LGBTQ+ young people.

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A local group in Plymouth for LGBTQ+ people, friends, family, and allies aged 16+

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A thorough guide on what you need to know about medically transitioning

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It is important to note that some medical aspects of transitioning are not available until you turn 18 in the UK. However it can still be helpful to build your understanding on what this involves so that you feel prepared to take that step if you choose to do so in the future

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