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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- ↑ 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
