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Those with "learning disabilities" including Autism and Down Syndrome were either given<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/13/new-do-not-resuscitate-orders-imposed-on-covid-19-patients-with-learning-difficulties Those with learning disabilities were given DNACPR notices]</ref> or offered<ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10346479/GPs-offered-teenage-patients-learning-disabilities-not-resuscitate-orders.html Those with learning disabilities were offered DNR orders]</ref> "Do not resuscitate" orders during the second COVID wave. | Those with "learning disabilities" including Autism and Down Syndrome were either given<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/13/new-do-not-resuscitate-orders-imposed-on-covid-19-patients-with-learning-difficulties Those with learning disabilities were given DNACPR notices]</ref> or offered<ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10346479/GPs-offered-teenage-patients-learning-disabilities-not-resuscitate-orders.html Those with learning disabilities were offered DNR orders]</ref> "Do not resuscitate" orders during the second COVID wave. | ||
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=== Illinois === | |||
There is a "special needs database"<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/autism-special-needs-database-lost-missing-children-app-police-tool/ "Special needs database in Illinois]</ref> 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. | |||
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Revision as of 14:37, 24 August 2022
If anyone can think of a better name for this article, feel free to change/suggest it.
Some places restrict the rights of formally diagnosed autistics. This article is meant to list those places and give details.
UK
Those with "learning disabilities" including Autism and Down Syndrome were either given[1] or offered[2] "Do not resuscitate" orders during the second COVID wave.
United States
Illinois
There is a "special needs database"[3] 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.
