Drawbacks of diagnosis

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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.

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