It makes a lot of sense that the nerds have all but disappeared. Neglected and avoided by their peers in the past, they are now "hanging out" with the new glitter unicorns where they are seen as Uber Cool. They are affirmed. They are embraced. They are celebrated. They are seen as being courageous for having the strength to become their "true & authentic selves". They are easy pickings for the Trans-ghouls.

I am not surprised that autistic children are entranced by the promises made by their new glitter family. So much adulation is wonderful. I also am not surprised that they are not able to foresee what the actual consequences of "transition" will be/might be. They are children. Non-autistic children cannot look into the future. Autistic children are even less able to do this due to their autism.