Dad loses custody of autistic son after fighting sex change, gets support from Elon Musk

Fox News - World Human RightsNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Alexandra KochMarch 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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An Icelandic court granted sole custody to the mother of an 11-year-old autistic child after the father, Alexandre Rocha, publicly opposed the child's potential sex change. Rocha, a French national living in Iceland, believes the court prioritized progressive ideology over his parental rights, citing concerns about the long-term effects of puberty blockers and hormone therapies on his son. He argues his son's autism diagnosis was overlooked and that the child doesn't fully comprehend the consequences of sex reassignment. Rocha is now excluded from medical decisions regarding his son's treatment. The case has gained international attention, including support from Elon Musk, as Rocha accuses medical professionals of dismissing his concerns about underlying mental health issues.

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Alexandre Rocha lost custody of his son in December after speaking out against his son's potential sex change.

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Elon Musk has shown support for Rocha.

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An Icelandic endocrinologist dismissed Rocha's concerns about hormone drugs under oath.

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Rocha's son has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

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Rocha believes the judge ruled against him because he questioned the long-term impacts of puberty blockers and hormone therapies.

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Fox News Digital 40% Elon Musk 70% Iceland ×280% Alexandre Rocha ×690%

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sex change 90% autistic son 90% custody battle 80% puberty blockers 70% parental rights 70% hormone therapy 70% gender reassignment 60% autism spectrum disorder 60% mental health 50% elon musk 50%

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Iceland

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