A transgender person (or trans person) is someone whose sex, gender, and/or gender expression differs from the one assigned to them at birth.

Language describing trans people and specific trans identities may vary due to influences of geographic, cultural and demographic variables (race, ethnicity, socioeconomic, age, etc.), thus it is important to be flexible and inclusive since there are over 100 different trans identities.

Some trans people may engage in body modification to masculinize or feminize their appearance and shape their bodies in order to survive and thrive, though it is not specific to only one type of trans identity.

Every trans person’s sex, gender identity and gender expression should be honored and respected regardless of one’s physical body or characteristics.

Sexual orientation (who someone is attracted to) varies among trans people, as it does among non-trans people. Therefore, do not assume anyone's sexual orientation.

I Think I Might be Transgender, Now What Do I Do?
A brochure by and for Transgender Youth distributed by Advocates for Youth.

Trans Care Youth: Let's Talk Trans
This booklet is for youth who want information about being trans, gender transition, coming out as trans, or finding resources and getting support. Created by the Vancouver Coastal Health's Transgender Health Program, it is a resource that can be used by trans and questioning youth as well as loved ones (sometimes called SOFFAs – significant others, friends, family, and allies).

Nuestr/os Hijas/os Trans (Fourth Edition)
El folleto abarca temas relacionados con personas trangéneras, adolecentes TG, procesos de transición, vivencias familiares, preguntas más frecuentes, situaciones comunes, diferencias entre orientacion sexual e identidad de género, aspectos legales, una pequeña bibliografía, una lista de investigaciones y sitios en el internet de familias trans. Este es un excelente folleto para educar a las familias, amigos, empleadores y a la comunidad en general.

If You Are Concerned About Your Child's Gender Behaviors
A guide for parents by the Children's National Medical Center, Outreach Program for Children with Gender-Variant Behaviors and their Families.

Si a usted le preocupan los comportamientos de género de su hijo o hija …
This is the Spanish translation of If You Are Concerned About Your Child's Gender Behaviors guide by the Children's National Medical Center, Outreach Program for Children with Gender-Variant Behaviors and their Families.