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Gender Spectrum provides education, training and support to help create a gender
sensitive and inclusive environment for children of all ages.

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Explore the issues related to gender and learn the impact gender inclusiveness and diversity can have on children and teens.

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We provide an array of services designed to help families, schools, professionals, and organizations understand and address concepts of Gender identity and expression.

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From how-to guides to sample training materials, we provide you with the tools to create gender inclusive environments in your homes, offices, and communities.

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Shopping for the Holidays

Shopping for the Holidays

The holidays can be a challenging time for all families. It can be especially challenging for families with a Gender-expansive child. Visiting with family that you don’t see regularly can make for stressful conversations. Diane Ehrensaft, PhD is an associate professor at the University of California San Francisco in the Department of Pediatrics, and a […]

The National Association of School Psychologists Talk about Gender

The National Association of School Psychologists Talk about Gender

The most recent issue of the National Association of School Psychologists’ (NASP) member publication, The Communiqué, features a cover story entitled, “Let’s Talk About Gender.”   The article, the first in a series, provides an overview a non-binary model of gender and related key terms and concepts.  The authors of the article said the dialogue […]

Gender and Fragrances – Why GIRL Controversy Matters

Gender and Fragrances – Why GIRL Controversy Matters

“There should be no boundaries—I learned that from Comme des Garçons” – stated Pharrell Williams when presenting his first unisex fragrance named GIRL. Many articles have been written about the various scents found in GIRL, a fragrance marketed to girls and boys, including lavender, white pepper, and other woody notes. A writer for NYMag.com recently […]

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