Why Respecting Your Identity Matters

Respect for your gender, sexuality, and neurodivergence is essential to feeling safe, included, and supported. When NDIS providers, therapists, and support workers respect your identity, it means you can access services without fear of judgment, discrimination, or invalidation.

For LGBTIQA+ autistic young people, respect for identity includes:

✔️ Being addressed correctly (using your correct name and pronouns)

✔️ Accessing gender-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming spaces

✔️ Receiving accommodations that match your sensory, communication, and identity needs

✔️ Feeling safe to express who you are without pressure to conform

If you’re accessing the NDIS, it’s important to advocate for services and supports that respect your full identity. This guide explains what identity respect looks like, why it matters, and how to ensure your NDIS plan supports it.