Episode 222: Affirming Care for Transgender and Autistic Children with Dr. Gabriella Barrientos

Author: Ben Reiman
Published: Fri 11 Jul 2025
Episode Link: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-222-affirming-care-for-transgender-and-autistic-children-with-dr-gabriella-barrientos/

In this conversation, Dr. Gabriella Barrientos discusses her extensive experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and her advocacy for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, with a particular focus on transgender youth. She shares insights on the intersection of autism and gender identity, the challenges faced by parents, and the importance of early intervention. Dr. Barrientos highlights the importance of training behavior analysts to understand better and support transgender youth, and the necessity of creating a more inclusive environment within the field of ABA.

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Watch the video of this conversation here! https://youtu.be/wEKr-GL1yOw

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