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  • Title: Development of AACAP practice parameters for gender nonconformity and gender discordance in children and adolescents.
    Author: Adelson SL.
    Journal: Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am; 2011 Oct; 20(4):651-63. PubMed ID: 22051003.
    Abstract:
    The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is preparing a publication, Practice Parameter on Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual Sexual Orientation, Gender-Nonconformity, and Gender Discordance in Children and Adolescents. This article discusses the development of the part of the parameter related to gender nonconformity and gender discordance and describes the practice parameter preparation process,rationale, key scientific evidence, and methodology. Also discussed are terminology considerations, related clinical issues and practice skills, and overall organization of information including influences on gender development, gender role behavior, gender nonconformity and gender discordance, and their relationship to the development of sexual orientation.
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