Selected Presentations
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2017, October). Gender Diverse Youth: Incorporating Mental Health Services for Optimal Care. Invited talk given at the 14th Annual Great Plains Pediatric Endocrine Symposium. Kansas City, MO.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2017, October). Transgender Youth: Complex Cases. Invited talk given at the 14th Annual Great Plains Pediatric Endocrine Symposium. Kansas City, MO.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2017, September). Gender Diverse Youth: Common Struggles, Current Controversies, and Complex Cases. Invited talk given at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Chicago, IL.
Chen, D., Edwards-Leeper, L., Stancin, T., & Tishelman, A. (2017, August). Ethical dilemmas in pediatric transgender health care. Workshop presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association (APA), Washington, DC. [CE Credits Given]
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2017, June). Today’s gender diverse youth: Current needs and clinical presentations. Invited talk given to Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) Department of Urology Grand Rounds Conference. Portland, OR.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2017, June). Balanced affirmative health care for transgender and gender non-conforming youth. 2-Day Training for Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2017, April). The adolescent 'genderation': Approaching complex decisions in affirmative care. Oregon Council of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Portland, OR.
Edwards-Leeper, L., Selva, K., Tishelman, A., Smith, A., Jones, A., Evans, T., Friend, K., Haugen, K., Griffin, A., & Green, A. (2017, March). Comprehensive, collaborative, and integrative care for transgender adolescents. Symposia presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Convention (SPPAC). Portland, OR.
Chen, D., Stancin, T., Edwards-Leeper, L., & Tishelman, A. (2017, March). Ethical considerations in transgender health care. Pre-conference workshop presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (SPPAC). Portland, OR. [CE Credits Given]
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2017, March). Transgender adolescents: A new frontier for pediatric psychologists. Invited presentation at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Convention (SPPAC) Diversity Special Interest Group (SIG). Portland, OR.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2017, February; 2017, March). Balanced affirmative health care for transgender and gender non-conforming youth. 2-Day Training for Western Psychological Association, Happy Valley, OR.
Edwards-Leeper, L., Tobin, V., Selva, K., & Smith, A. (2017, February). Affirmative care of trans youth: It is more than just the hormones. Symposium presented at the U.S. Professional Association of Transgender Health (USPATH) Conference. Los Angeles, CA.
Berg, D., Tobin, V., Edwards-Leeper, L., & Becker-Warner, R. (2017, February). Incorporating Gender Affirming Strategies, Techniques and Interventions in Assessment and Therapy with Gender Creative Children: Focus on the “How To.” Symposium presented at the U.S. Professional Association of Transgender Health (USPATH) Conference. Los Angeles, CA.
Leibowitz, S., Edwards-Leeper, L., Janssen, A., & Sharon, N. (2017, February). How much is too much? Assessments & the affirmative approach to TGNC youth. Symposium presented at the U.S. Professional Association of Transgender Health (USPATH) Conference. Los Angeles, CA.
Kaufman, R., Glaeser, L., Tishelman, A., Edwards-Leeper, L., Pardo, S., & Olson, J. (2017, February). Social transition and systemic clinical care of pre-pubertal transgender and gender non-conforming children. Symposium presented at the U.S. Professional Association of Transgender Health (USPATH) Conference. Los Angeles, CA.
Evans, T., Schild, C., Greene, A., & Edwards-Leeper, L. (2017, February). Breaking ground: Why Oregon state is a trailblazer for transgender care. Poster presented at the U.S. Professional Association of Transgender Health (USPATH) Conference. Los Angeles, CA.
Edwards-Leeper, L., Smith, A., Sharifan, T., Freitas, J., Ahlf, K., & Newton, K. (2017, January).Training the next generation of clinical psychologists to provide affirmative care to transgender and gender non-conforming youth. Symposium presented at the National Multicultural Conference and Summit (NMCS). Portland, OR.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2016, November). Gender dysphoric adolescents: Integrating mental health in the assessment and treatment. Invited presentation at the Indiana University School of Medicine, Section of Pediatric Endocrinology Grand Rounds. Indianapolis, IN.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2016, October). If it’s not a disorder, why do we need mental health involvement in affirmative care of transgender youth. Invited presentation at the Midwest LGBTQ Health Symposium, Chicago, IL.
Edwards-Leeper, L., Tishelman, A., & Shumer, D. (2016, June). Mental health presentation of transgender youth seeking medical intervention. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Edwards-Leeper, L., Smith, A., & Davis, S. (2016, June). Interdisciplinary treatment of transgender adolescents: The importance of mental health involvement from the perspective of medical providers. Poster presented at the meeting of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Kaufman, R., Glaeser, E., Tishelman, A., Keo-Meier, C., Durwood, L., & Edwards-Leeper, L. (2016, June). Social transition and ststemic clinical care of pre-pubertal transgender and gender non-conforming children in the U.S. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Leibowitz, S., Edwards-Leeper, L., & Janssen, A. (2016, June). How much is too much? Assessments and the affirmative approach to TGNC youth. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Singh, A., dickey, l., Chang, S., Ducheny, K., Hendricks, M., & Edwards-Leeper, L. (2016, June). American Psychological Association (2015) guidelines for the psychological practice with transgender and gender nonconforming clients: Implementing affirmative counseling approaches over the lifespan. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Tobin, V., Berg, D., & Edwards-Leeper, L. (2016, June). Caring for the whole person: Affirmative mental health care for gender expansive young people and families. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2016, March). The benefit and bullet points of the psychological evaluation recommended for gender dysphoric youth. Invited presentation at the Midwest Pediatric Endocrine Society Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Edwards-Leeper, L. & Ducheny, K. (2015, October). The importance of interdisciplinary collaborative care in the treatment of transgender and gender questioning youth. Invited presentation at the Midwest LGBTQ Health Symposium, Chicago, IL.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2015, August). Assessing gender identity in teens. Gender Odyssey Conference – Family Day. Seattle, WA.
Angello, M., Metzger, D., Hatfield, K., Olson, J., & Edwards-Leeper, L. (2015, August). Living in limbo: The emotional impact of pubertal suppression. Gender Odyssey Conference – Family Day. Seattle, WA.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2015, May). Working with trans youth 102: Complex cases, controversies, and conundrums. Oregon Psychological Association Annual Convention. Eugene, OR.
Tishelman, A., Edwards-Leeper, L., & Stancin, T. (2015, April). Clinical and Research Considerations: Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Children and Adolescents. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference. San Diego, CA.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2015, January). Working with transgender youth: The mental health component. Pediatric Endocrinologists of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas (PESTOLA) Conference. Dallas, TX.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2014, September). Treating transgender patients. CE Lecture. Portland Adventist Medical. Portland, OR.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2014, May). PES open forum on transgender care: Psychometric evaluation. Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES) Annual Meeting. Vancouver, BC.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2014, March). Transgender adolescents: Working with complex psychosocial cases. Pediatric Endocrinology Association for Research and Learning (PEARL). Portland, OR.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2013, May). Working with gender dysphoric and transgender adolescents. It’s not Easy Being Teen Conference. Pacific University College of Health Professions. Hillsboro, OR. (CEU offered)
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2013, May). Working with Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Children, Adolescents, and Their Families. Presentation at the Oregon Psychological Association (OPA) Conference, Eugene, OR.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2012, November). Understanding gender development. Gender Non-Conformity in Children and Adolescents: A Conference for Mental Health and Medical Clinicians. Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA.
Edwards-Leeper, L. & Kaufman, R. (2012, November). Testing 101. Gender Non-Conformity in Children and Adolescents: A Conference for Mental Health and Medical Clinicians. Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA.
Breland, D. & Edwards-Leeper, L. (2012, October). Transgender youth: What you need to know for your practice. Seattle Children’s Hospital Grand Rounds. Seattle, WA.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2012, March). Interdisciplinary collaboration with psychologists in providing recommended treatment for transgender adolescents seeking medical intervention. Pediatric Endocrinology Association for Research and Learning (PEARL), Tacoma, WA.
Leibowitz, S., Spack, N., Edwards-Leeper, L., & Mandel, F. (2011, September). Gender-variant and transgender youth: A model for an interdisciplinary, collaborative treatment program in an academic children’s hospital. Panel presentation at the World Professional Association of Transgender Health Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Spack, N.P. & Edwards-Leeper, L. (2010, April). Creating a safe and supportive school environment for the gender dysphoric student: Counseling, testing, and medical interventions. Lesley University, Division of Counseling & Psychology Graduate School of Arts & Social Sciences, Cambridge, MA.
Edwards-Leeper, L. (2010, February). Transgender youth in the schools: Caring for the gay/lesbian/bisexual and transgender youth in the school setting. Community Education Initiative, Boston, MA.