This feels “very special” – How speech-language pathologists perceive their professional identity and practices in supporting gender diverse clients

Speech-language pathologists who provide gender affirming care need support to expand their professional identity to feel comfortable and responsible addressing clients' various needs, including client psychological wellbeing and their experience of identity. Speech-language pathologists need further support to manage the demanding aspects of their work, maintain their own psychological wellbeing, and provide continuous care for gender diverse people.