CHILDREN who believe they are transgender will be tested for autism and ADHD on the NHS.

It comes after both conditions were linked by experts to .

Dr. Hilary Cass speaking about the Cass Review.Baroness Hilary Cass warned a ‘more cautious approach' was needed last year

Youngsters will be screened for “neurodevelopmental conditions”; and asked about their , relationship with their family and their sexual development.

A team of doctors at special clinics will then assess their beliefs.

New guidance will reportedly be released for public consultation shortly, before being rolled out this year.

The plans follow a report by paediatrician Baroness Hilary Cass last year, who warned a “”; was needed, including moving away from the “medical model”; of puberty-blockers.

The Bayswater Support Group, representing families with trans children, said: “The more careful and holistic assessment by the NHS is welcome.”;

It came as Cabinet Office boss Pat McFadden said there were no plans for “toilet police”; after the Supreme Court’s trans ruling on the .

Last week the Supreme Court ruled that trans women are not women.

Hailing the landmark decision, Tory Leader said: “Saying ‘trans women are women' was never true in fact, and now isn’t true in law either.

“This is a victory for all of the women who faced personal abuse or lost their for stating the obvious.

“Women are women and men are men: you cannot change your biological sex.”