Drawbacks of diagnosis

2022-11-30T13:38:07Z

Lillybet: /* New Zealand */

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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.}}

== New Zealand ==

If you have high support requirements, this will likely affect your ability to migrate to New Zealand.<ref name="NZ Immigration">[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> In particular, those with chronic health issues, including severe developmental disorders, will be considered to have an "unacceptable standard of health" if their condition is predicted to cost the healthcare system >$41k NZD<ref name="NZ Immigration" />. The calculation of this number does not take into account the individual's ability to pay for care through the private health system<ref name="NZ Immigration" />, and so cannot be circumvented through private wealth. Autistic children are additionally assessed for their likelihood of accessing New Zealand's special education services; again, the ability to access private health services is not taken into account<ref name="NZ Immigration" />.

== UK ==

Those with "learning disabilities" including Autism and Down Syndrome were either given<ref>[https://www.hsj.co.uk/coronavirus/unprecedented-number-of-dnr-orders-for-learning-disabilities-patients/7027480.article "'Unprecedented' number of DNR orders for learning disabilities patients"] ''Health Service Journal'', 2020</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/13/new-do-not-resuscitate-orders-imposed-on-covid-19-patients-with-learning-difficulties "Fury at 'do not resuscitate' notices given to Covid patients with learning disabilities"] ''The Guardian'', 2021</ref> or offered<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/12/26/children-learning-disabilities-offered-do-not-resuscitate-orders/ "Children with learning disabilities offered 'do not resuscitate' orders during Covid pandemic"] ''The Telegraph'', 2021</ref> "Do not resuscitate" orders during the first and second COVID waves.

== United States ==

=== 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.

== References ==

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Drawbacks of diagnosis

2022-11-30T13:26:15Z

Lillybet:

{{Comment|If anyone can think of a better name for this article, feel free to change/suggest it.}}

{{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 high 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 ==

Those with "learning disabilities" including Autism and Down Syndrome were either given<ref>[https://www.hsj.co.uk/coronavirus/unprecedented-number-of-dnr-orders-for-learning-disabilities-patients/7027480.article "'Unprecedented' number of DNR orders for learning disabilities patients"] ''Health Service Journal'', 2020</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/13/new-do-not-resuscitate-orders-imposed-on-covid-19-patients-with-learning-difficulties "Fury at 'do not resuscitate' notices given to Covid patients with learning disabilities"] ''The Guardian'', 2021</ref> or offered<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/12/26/children-learning-disabilities-offered-do-not-resuscitate-orders/ "Children with learning disabilities offered 'do not resuscitate' orders during Covid pandemic"] ''The Telegraph'', 2021</ref> "Do not resuscitate" orders during the first and second COVID waves.

== United States ==

=== 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.

== References ==

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Drawbacks of diagnosis

Drawbacks of diagnosis