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I think I've already spoken to the questions about being an ally and the use of language in my raves above.

There is one other aspect I need to acknowledge here.  I have done my best to educate myself and be the best ally I know how to be, which is developing all the time since my adult child came out about 10 years ago - the main thing is to listen to them and adapt to their needs as they realize themself, with respect.  But I do still experience moments of grief and self-blame and guilt as a parent for not knowing that they were living with dysphoria from a very early age.  Neither of us knew the language or even the options, despite me identifying as queer.  Even within LGBTQIA+ (and Q for questioning, and 2+ for twin spirit in many cultures and I'll throw in P for polyamorous too - we call it 'alphabet soup'!) communities, non-binary was not discussed or really known as one of the possible identities in our post-colonial western society (for want of a better description).  I am so glad that my adult child now lives a life where they can really be their authentic self, and that we in our immediate family have been able to evolve, and will continue to do so.