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.
UK
Those with "learning disabilities" including Autism and Down Syndrome were either given[1][2] or offered[3] "Do not resuscitate" orders during the first and second COVID waves.
United States
Illinois
There is a "special needs database"[4] 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
- ↑ "'Unprecedented' number of DNR orders for learning disabilities patients" Health Service Journal, 2020
- ↑ "Fury at 'do not resuscitate' notices given to Covid patients with learning disabilities" The Guardian, 2021
- ↑ "Children with learning disabilities offered 'do not resuscitate' orders during Covid pandemic" The Telegraph, 2021
- ↑ "Special needs database in Illinois
