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 high support requirements, this will likely affect your ability to migrate to New Zealand.[1][2][3] 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[1]. The calculation of this number does not take into account the individual's ability to pay for care through the private health system[1], 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[1].
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.
You may be reported to social services.[7]
United States
To research and add: it looks like, in the US, an autism diagnosis may affect your health insurance rate, and be used as an excuse to deny you medicine if you're trans.
Illinois
There is a "special needs database"[8] 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence) New Zealand Immigration, 2021
- ↑ "My son's autism meant he was refused New Zealand residency -- so we're leaving" The Guardian, 2016
- ↑ "New Zealand denies entry to autistic daughter of immigrant couple" The Guardian, 2022
- ↑ "'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
- ↑ UK Parents - don't get yourself diagnosed as Autistic Reddit, 2023
- ↑ "Special needs database in Illinois
