In this workshop, participants will learn about the concept of ‘letting in’ and how to respond when a child shares their gender identity and/or sexuality with them. Participants will learn strategies for supporting a child or youth in their letting in journey, including approaches for navigating discussions with other adults in the child’s life.
As a result of participating in this workshop, participants will:
- recognize the impact of parental reaction to 2SLGBTQ+ youth sharing their identity
- list the approaches for how to respond when their child discloses their identity
- apply the strategies learned to navigate difficult conversations with other adults
The support of family members and caregivers is crucial for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their mental health. Rejection from families and caregivers can lead to negative outcomes for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in the form of elevated rates of suicide, poor mental health, and decreased overall health. Our aim is to help families better understand the journey their child is going through to help lessen the rejection.
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 6:00pm EST to 8:30pm EST
Cost: No cost to participate
Please consider registering for our monthly youth drop in group Queerly Autistic.
Letting In: Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Autistic Youth will be delivered virtually via Zoom and will not be recorded for future viewing.
Kerry's Place staff will e-mail the Zoom link two business days prior to the day of the scheduled event. If you do not see the e-mail in your inbox, please check your junk mail folder or spam folder. If you still haven’t received the Zoom Link, please contact intake@kerrysplace.org. We will do our best to answer your request as soon as possible. To ensure you do not miss communication from Kerry’s Place, please add @kerrysplace.org to your safe sender list.
Please note: Registration does not guarantee a space in this workshop. To be eligible, registration with Kerry’s Place Autism Services is necessary and additional documentation may be required to attend.
Cancellation Policy:
For full details of our cancellation policy, see our Cancellation Policy
Registration NotesKerry's Place Autism Services prioritizes the importance of privacy and confidentiality of personal information. We recognize that during workshops, participants may choose to share personal examples or stories during the presentation and question and answer sessions. When participating in our workshops, you are agreeing to uphold the privacy and confidentiality of all information shared and presented. By proceeding in this registration, you are agreeing to the above.