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{{Comment|Some places '''restrict the rights of formally diagnosed autistics'''. This article is meant to list those places and give details.}}
{{Comment|Some places '''restrict the rights of formally diagnosed autistics'''. This article is meant to list those places and give details.}}
== New Zealand ==
If you have support requirements, this will likely affect your ability to migrate to New Zealand.<ref>[https://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/76350.htm A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence)] ''New Zealand Immigration'', 2021</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/feb/17/my-stepson-autism-new-zealand-refused-residency-asd "My son's autism meant he was refused New Zealand residency -- so we're leaving"] ''The Guardian'', 2016</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/26/new-zealand-denies-entry-to-autistic-daughter-of-immigrant-couple "New Zealand denies entry to autistic daughter of immigrant couple"] ''The Guardian'', 2022</ref>


== UK ==
== UK ==

Revision as of 13:06, 30 November 2022

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Some places restrict the rights of formally diagnosed autistics. This article is meant to list those places and give details.

New Zealand

If you have support requirements, this will likely affect your ability to migrate to New Zealand.[1][2][3]

UK

Those with "learning disabilities" including Autism and Down Syndrome were either given[4][5] or offered[6] "Do not resuscitate" orders during the first and second COVID waves.

United States

Illinois

There is a "special needs database"[7] that, while it may be helpful in some cases (such as if a minimally-speaking child disappears), others may not want to be included in such a database.

References