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US Mall 1 - The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals
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List Price: $16.95
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Manufacturer: Cleis Press
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.768083
EAN: 9781573443180
ISBN: 1573443182
Label: Cleis Press
Manufacturer: Cleis Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 200
Publication Date: 2008-06-28
Publisher: Cleis Press
Studio: Cleis Press
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Summary: excellent book!!
Comment: This book is exactly what I was looking for and have needed to educate myself as well as refer to along the journey of raising a gender variant child. It is written with knowledge and compassion. I am so thankful that this book is available now for parents, friends, teachers and anyone who has a disire to understand these unique and wonderful children.
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Summary: What a Godsend
Comment: This book was recommended to me by an Aunt after we sent out an email letting our family and friends know that our daughter would now be living as our son. I can not tell you enough how many questions this book answered and how much comfort it gave me to know that my questions weren't unique they were common.
And when it came time for our son to attend school as his new self this book went along for the ride. I offered it to teachers, principles, and any other person who seemed to need more information and understanding. The best part was this book does not point a finger or try to change peoples religious or political views which I sometimes find pushes people away from excepting. Instead this book just gives the facts, it tells you the details of everything on what to expect, how to talk to doctors, and what the laws are for trans children. My favorite part was at the end when it gave letter examples that your local doctor could follow to hand out to schools and other areas where you might need one.
This book has become my guide and I reference it often.
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Summary: Authors know the transgender child
Comment: The authors show evidence of years of working "in the trenches." This is a must read for all parents and therapists who are trying to guide transgender children and adolescents. I know of no other book that is as comprehensive, practical and sensitive as this one - for that age group. hank you!
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Summary: A must read!
Comment: If we think about our own and others' experiences of gender identity, whether we are more gender-typical adults (cis-gendered) or transgender, then we know that one's sense of gender is not a decision and gender non-conformity is not a frivolous choice. Rather, gender is a component of all of our most innate selves. Research supports this view. Most parents do not expect to have a transgender, gender variant, or gender fluid child, so what to do when our young children show us consistently that their gender identities do not align with typical expectations following from their biological sex? Or when older children come out and tell their families that their gender identities are not what has been assumed? This unparalleled book by an author with deep experience educating families and institutions on gender identity, especially in children, and another with academic experience in LGBT studies, now makes available to many more families, as well as professionals working with children (who will certainly encounter some gender non-conformers!), very practical advice in the imperative work of supporting these kids, as well as much needed affirmation in doing so. Topics covered include, importantly: sensitivity, schools, extended family, faith communities, and the medical and legal systems. With nuanced understanding, this balanced book does not "diagnose" kids as simply transgender or not, but rather explores the normal and wide range of gender variation in children and how we can support all of them to be their truest and healthiest selves. The many voices (in direct quotes) of gender non-conforming children, their families, and various professionals make the reading all the more compelling. This book should be mandatory reading for the world, but especially for any professionals working with children, and families with children who fall outside current gender norms.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A ground-breaking book!
Comment: This book is exactly what parents of gender nonconforming children have needed, and it's finally here! Stephanie Brill is one of the most knowledgeable people in the country about gender identity in children. This book is great for parents (and professionals) who are just starting to learn about this issue, as well as those with more experience. It is very thoughtful and incredibly helpful.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: excellent book!!
Comment: This book is exactly what I was looking for and have needed to educate myself as well as refer to along the journey of raising a gender variant child. It is written with knowledge and compassion. I am so thankful that this book is available now for parents, friends, teachers and anyone who has a disire to understand these unique and wonderful children.
Customer Rating:
Summary: What a Godsend
Comment: This book was recommended to me by an Aunt after we sent out an email letting our family and friends know that our daughter would now be living as our son. I can not tell you enough how many questions this book answered and how much comfort it gave me to know that my questions weren't unique they were common.
And when it came time for our son to attend school as his new self this book went along for the ride. I offered it to teachers, principles, and any other person who seemed to need more information and understanding. The best part was this book does not point a finger or try to change peoples religious or political views which I sometimes find pushes people away from excepting. Instead this book just gives the facts, it tells you the details of everything on what to expect, how to talk to doctors, and what the laws are for trans children. My favorite part was at the end when it gave letter examples that your local doctor could follow to hand out to schools and other areas where you might need one.
This book has become my guide and I reference it often.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Authors know the transgender child
Comment: The authors show evidence of years of working "in the trenches." This is a must read for all parents and therapists who are trying to guide transgender children and adolescents. I know of no other book that is as comprehensive, practical and sensitive as this one - for that age group. hank you!
Customer Rating:
Summary: A must read!
Comment: If we think about our own and others' experiences of gender identity, whether we are more gender-typical adults (cis-gendered) or transgender, then we know that one's sense of gender is not a decision and gender non-conformity is not a frivolous choice. Rather, gender is a component of all of our most innate selves. Research supports this view. Most parents do not expect to have a transgender, gender variant, or gender fluid child, so what to do when our young children show us consistently that their gender identities do not align with typical expectations following from their biological sex? Or when older children come out and tell their families that their gender identities are not what has been assumed? This unparalleled book by an author with deep experience educating families and institutions on gender identity, especially in children, and another with academic experience in LGBT studies, now makes available to many more families, as well as professionals working with children (who will certainly encounter some gender non-conformers!), very practical advice in the imperative work of supporting these kids, as well as much needed affirmation in doing so. Topics covered include, importantly: sensitivity, schools, extended family, faith communities, and the medical and legal systems. With nuanced understanding, this balanced book does not "diagnose" kids as simply transgender or not, but rather explores the normal and wide range of gender variation in children and how we can support all of them to be their truest and healthiest selves. The many voices (in direct quotes) of gender non-conforming children, their families, and various professionals make the reading all the more compelling. This book should be mandatory reading for the world, but especially for any professionals working with children, and families with children who fall outside current gender norms.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A ground-breaking book!
Comment: This book is exactly what parents of gender nonconforming children have needed, and it's finally here! Stephanie Brill is one of the most knowledgeable people in the country about gender identity in children. This book is great for parents (and professionals) who are just starting to learn about this issue, as well as those with more experience. It is very thoughtful and incredibly helpful.
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