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Gender Dysphoria and Autism – what’s new?
New Delhi (India), March 18: Despite insistence and conformity to current societal norms, parents often feel rather shocked and worried, if their son starts showing girlish tendencies or the girl is not only a tomboy but considers herself a boy! Solution might be closer to us than we think with this new knowledge!!
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Gender Dysphoria co-exist rather often than we might expect!
The relationship between gender dysphoria and autism is complex and multifaceted. Research by the International Society for Sexual Medicine (2016) stated that in comparison to the general population, the condition of Gender Dysphoria (GD) is considerably more prevalent among children and adolescents with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The percentage of co-occurrence of GD and ASD is as high as 68% (Vermaat LE, LGBT Health. 2018).
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Gender Dysphoria are two distinct conditions that can intersect, presenting unique challenges for individuals and healthcare providers.
According to DSM-5 ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by “persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts” along with “restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities” (DSM-5, American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
Gender Dysphoria, on the other hand, is “a marked incongruence between one’s experienced/expressed gender and assigned gender” (DSM-5, American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
For individuals with both Autism and Gender Dysphoria, navigating social interactions and expressing their gender identity can be particularly challenging. ASD is characterized by difficulties in understanding social cues and norms, which can impact their ability to understand as well as communicate their gender identity effectively. It so happens that children with ASD possesses a more fluid or, well, a less rigid understanding of the concept of gender per say. These social challenges can make it difficult for them to navigate gender norms and expectations. This can further lead to feelings of isolation and alienation, which may exacerbate gender dysphoria. Additionally, the heightened sensory sensitivity among children with ASD affect how they experience their bodies and the world around them. This heightened sensitivity may make them more aware of and sensitive to the incongruence between their assigned sex and gender identity, leading to increased distress.
As we can see, understanding this intersection is crucial for providing effective support and care for children and adolescents who has been diagnosed with both the conditions. Many children and adolescents are brought to our Tertiary Care Child Development Center by their parents with concerns about gender confusion. For the past 17 years and till date not a single child has had to leave our centre with gender confusion. To state a case as such, in 2023, a fourteen-year-old boy came with his parents whose mother is a nurse. More than her concern regarding her son’s lack of education or his habit of lying, she expressed severe concerns over and over again about his gender confusion. Stealing mother’s sarees and petticoats, and impersonating a woman was amongst his daily routines. Parents were upset. From the age of eight, from Medinipur to Delhi-Delhi, Vellore and Bangalore, she finally gave up and protested in Kolkata! The mother’s condition was so bad that for the first three months she used to physically abuse her son every time she came for treatment. The mother reported a tad relief when the son was showing minor results. After the treatment, when we gathered for the routine multidisciplinary team meeting, a process where professionals from all departments (that includes a developmental paediatrician, psychologist, vision therapist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, and special educator) and the parents with the child meet to discuss the current developmental improvements of the child, we asked about their then-existing problems, especially, about gender confusion, their expressions of joy are still unforgettable. “That’s all gone” was the ultimate quote of the parents. They forgot about the stated difficulty of gender confusion of the child to the extent that we had to remind them about it through our routine follow-up questions.
Since we know from a 2015 Canadian research study that the higher the autism, the higher is the gender confusion. So, in our holistic treatment of Autism, which we call the “Kolkata Developmental Model”- an Universal Care Pathway, does gender confusion go away as Autism gets better? Canadian research shows autism gets better. So, if autism can be treated keeping gender confusion in mind, can gender confusion be eliminated along with Autism? Well our experience of working in accordance to the Kolkata Developmental Model and following it for the treatment of children with Autism for the past 17 years definitely says so!
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Sip, Savor, and Indulge: Fat Tiger Launches Modern Tea and Yummylicious Momos Extravaganza in Mumbai!
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] March 19: Fat Tiger, which revolutionized the quick service restaurant scene, opened its newest gastronomic hub in the center of Mumbai. Nestled at Shop No: 8B, A-Wing, Commercial, Rd No.9, Bhairav Residency, Nayak Khwady Road, Mira Road (East), near Commissioner Bungalow, Thane 401107, the new outlet is ready to be the culinary hub and the source of gastronomic pleasure.
While India has recently seen its happiness ranking reaching an all-time low globally (140/156 nations), Fat Tiger intends to spread love by serving delightful momos and revitalizing modern teas and make small spaces happy. For the first time in country, Fat Tiger innovates a way that blends the taste of boba and ice tea with exotic fruits and cheese topped up top ten reviews tablets caps to enhance the flavor. This novelty item promises to deliver quick moments of joy to our country that is in the midst of a nine-month-long summer period.
The venue prides itself not only on fast food QSR chain but also on innovative new-age cold boba tea ranges along with their wide assortment of momo varieties which make Fat Tiger a preferred destination for every age group. Presenting in the form of handy buckets, these take out snacks target the dynamism of each age group who tend to be in a rush and would instead settle for some really nice products without having to compromise on taste or time.
At Fat Tiger, we operate on innovation and creativity; this is the foundation our cuisine philosophy. In addition to our beverages like boba teas, shakes and ice teas with irresistible types of momos and meal bowls, we design our quick services dining to depart from the norm. Unique idea of India’s first brand of boba tea, momos and many other fancy delicacies which provide quality at affordable price, Fat Tiger serves the demanding tastes of the foodie people looking the exquisite flavors without compromising on the pocket friendly budget.
Through our sustainable approach and our focus on high-quality we intend to create joy to our consumers’ lives in the most tasty and responsible to the society manner. Through Fat Tiger, innovation and agility become a reality in the quick service restaurant industry. Our brand focuses on providing comfort food in different formats for millennial who are always on the lookout for superior flavor while on the road.
Sealed in handy buckets these sweet on-the-go bites are in the vogue among sleep-deprived 9 am to 9 pm generation, who practice them at their daily hustle-bustle routine to escape boredom. Being the aromatic of our hot and cold teas, with a collection of different momos and meal bowl options back it up our dedication to bringing the food rich in not only the taste but also the sustainability and affordability.
Sahaj Chopra, Co-founder and Director, said “The commencement of our newest store in Mumbai is now an important milestone for our very own Fat Tiger. As forerunners in the QSR niche market, we are thrilled to launch our contemporary yet modern boba tea concept and wide momos menu to the finicky taste buds of Mumbaikars. We consider ourselves the pioneers of the fast food industry and we want our customers to enjoy a different type of dining experience here in our outlets.
In our newest outlet we provide not only a food but an experience – a blend of innovation, taste, and happiness. Mumbai’s diverse gastronomy scene requires nothing less than our creatively refreshing teas and delicious butter and chicken momos delights, and we can’t wait to display them to the city. It is not only an opening ceremony for a fresh restaurant, but it is also an inauguration of taste, and it reflects our efforts to upgrade the level of quick service restaurant services. Get ready to embark on a thrilling trip with us and relish the richness of Fat Tiger”.
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