Maryland Family Sues Hospital After Losing Custody of 16-Year-Old Autistic Son Over Gender Transition

Aug 24, 2024, 03:48 PM

A military family from Maryland has lost custody of their 16-year-old autistic son after refusing to allow him to transition his gender. The boy was taken to Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC, after self-harming following a breakup with his girlfriend. The hospital diagnosed him with gender dysphoria, which led to the custody dispute. The family is now suing the hospital, alleging that their refusal to transition their son's gender was the reason for losing custody.