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Gender dysphoria in children

LC control no.sh 95005575
LC classificationRJ506.G35
Topical headingGender dysphoria in children
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Variant(s)Gender identity disorders in children
See alsoDistress in children
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Found inWork cat.: 95-21764: Zucker, K.J. Gender identity disorder and psychosexual problems in children and adolescents, 1995.
Britannica online, Jan. 11, 2023 (under gender dysphoria: GD in children is marked by repeated verbalization of their desire to be the other gender as well as behaviours that indicate a strong preference to be/identify with the other gender, such as persistent cross-gender roles in make-believe play or a profound dislike for their sexual anatomy. In both children and adults, feelings of dysphoria must continue for at least six months for a diagnosis to be given)