Because parents continually hear about autism in the news, many associate the simple lack of speech or delayed speech with having autism. While this can be one feature associated with ASD, there are many other signs that parents can be aware of in order to determine if their child is simply speech delayed or if it indeed may be something more.
As far as Iâm concerned, the fact that Laverne Cox identifies as a woman is quite enough evidence to say, âYes, Laverne Cox is a woman.â Because thatâs how gender identity works. Itâs pretty much the end of the discussion. Kevin D. Williamson.
Later in 2014 Cox became the first openly transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy in an acting category: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Sophia Burset in Orange Is the New Black.Also in 2014, Cox appeared in John Legend 's video for the song . You & I (Nobody in the World) .n June 26, 2015 she became the first openly transgender person to have a wax figure of herself at Madame Tussauds. Cox is also known for appearing as a contestant on the first season of VH1 's I Want to Work for Diddy, and for producing and co-hosting the VH1 makeover television series TRANSform Me.