Gender Activists’ Exploitation of Autism

Gender activists who promote the idea that a person can be born in the wrong body are increasingly preying on a vulnerable population whose members are more likely to seek social acceptance.

People with autism spectrum disorder often struggle to recognize and respond to social cues that keep the wheels of day-to-day interactions and relationships spinning. As a result, individuals with autism are frequently drawn to those who are willing to provide them with the warmth and acceptance often missing from their social lives.

This lack of acceptance combines with a...