Published on 12, July, 2020
My experience, based on a rather small sample, is that there is a strong overlap between being on the Spectrum and having at least some doubts about ones gender identity. Possibly our lack of social awareness (= tact) means we are more ready to admit to something that most people would keep well hidden. Possibly there is a real correlation.
At one point I found that of the four male Aspies regularly posting to a small forum, three had well developed female personas. Too small a sample, but interesting. Another forum member was a paintball ref and really one of the lads (and female).
Anyone else willing to speak for themselves? Any parents noticed boyish girls or girlish boys?
I believe I am gender-less. I think I am in between them. I have some traits from women and some from men.
Unfortunately, I often see application forms asking for something where you have to choose between Male or Female.
I sometimes do not answer at all. Simply leave them blank. Is that appropriate?
I do not like to be identified with a specific gender. I do not see the point of it. What is the point? Why so many application forms ask for the gender? In most cases, it is not necessary.
Sometimes, it is a big problem for me to decide what to do. Leave the form blank or simply choose the best gender. Genderless forms would make my life easier.
I have heard that in Canada, they are going to remove the Sex from the passports at all.