American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 63rd Annual Meeting Program Schedule
Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Media Theatre (open)
Gender Identity: A Very Complex Question
The French film, Tomboy, explores childhood gender development through the lens of 10-year-old Laure who wants to be a boy and passes as a boy named Mikael to the children in her new neighborhood. Given the increase in children and adolescents presenting with gender dysphoria, it is important for child and adolescent psychiatrists to closely explore their beliefs and attitudes concerning gender to better help these patients. Tomboy provides insight into the minds of children who experience a mismatch between their preferred gender and their bodies. Participants gain a better understanding of childhood gender identity development and how gender dysphoria manifests in different age groups; review biological and psychological etiologies for gender dysphoria; explore different treatment options available for youth and their outcomes; and better appreciate the impact culture may have on development of gender.
Thursday, October 27, 2016: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Chair:
Copyright ©2013 - American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry. All Rights Reserved.