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Where can I find information, on how an Autism Diagnosis, will affect me legally? (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I recently discovered, that this could create some issues for me. I want to get diagnosed, but I'm concerned about how it will affect me in a legal sense. I was wondering if there's a way, I can find out that information?

Edit: I am from Australia Currently, as it stands, retaining my drivers license post diagnosis, demands that I disclose my diagnosis, and do another test to prove I am fit to drive. This test costs $1,500. I have already started my assessment, and am doing my second session soon. I don't want to not go through with it, because it is valuable to know for sure, that I am autistic. It may also give me accommodations, but it may be difficult to get depending on my support needs.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 11 months ago (1 children)

So after you get diagnosed you have to do a test to prove that you're capable of driving?

[–] [email protected] 14 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Unfortunately, yes. Even though I have my drivers license.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 11 months ago (1 children)

That is such bullshit, even aside the ableism angle. Whatever impairments you might have, you already had them when you passed the first time. How are they gonna test you differently? Write all the roadsigns as vague hints? Upholster the car with uncomfortable fabrics?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago

Yeah, I'm quite angry over the whole thing.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Dammit.

And what would be your benefits of a diagnosis? Could you get an “unofficial“ diagnosis?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

I don't know anymore. I was thinking a diagnosis would be beneficial. It is already expensive to get done, but I have already paid for it, and done the first session. I'm not sure, if I want to not go ahead, because I've already spent $1,500AU. I could have gotten an "unofficial" diagnosis, but I thought that having an official diagnosis would be better. Now I'm not sure what I want to do. Either way, it's not great.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

What country is this in?