In the UK, planned guidance for youth gender clinics will include screening for neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD among trans and non-binary individuals under 18. This initiative is part of the Cass Review, aimed at enhancing healthcare for this demographic. The guidance, to be publicly consulted, emphasizes evaluating crucial areas of development in patients. Despite criticism from health experts, the NHS is moving forward with these recommendations under the support of health authorities, highlighting ongoing discussions about the complexity of youth gender care.
"Given the high prevalence of neurodiversity identified within this population, all those attending the NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service should receive screening for neurodevelopmental conditions."
"The guidance, which will reportedly be released for public consultation, will request that practitioners analyse 'key areas' of a patient's life, including social, cognitive, and physical growth."
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