The NHS will soon require all children referred to gender clinics to be screened for autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions, according to new guidelines developed following the Cass Review. This significant change moves care away from a primarily medical approach toward a more comprehensive assessment model. Children seeking support for gender dysphoria will undergo evaluations examining their mental health, family relationships, social development, and potential neurodevelopmental conditions before receiving specialized gender care. The new approach responds to research showing that young people with gender dysphoria have significantly higher rates of autism and ADHD than the general population. “Given the high … Continue reading NHS Gender Clinics Mandate Autism, ADHD Screening Post-Cass Review