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Repercussions of a diagnosis

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Hi all
I have an appointment for an autism assessment in a few weeks. I've seen a news story today about having to declare a diagnosis to the DVLA, and this has got me thinking about the possible repercussions of an autism diagnosis. 
I wondered if anyone can give me an idea of how an autism diagnosis in adulthood can have a negative impact when it comes to the practical elements of day-to-day life. It has occurred to me that travel insurance could be affected, but I suspect there are other things I have overlooked and wouldn't become aware of unless I got a diagnosis.
In light of the DVLA news story I am now considering cancelling my assessment, which would be a shame as I've waited almost three years. But I'm scared about the potential discrimination that could result from it.

Thanks very much in advance.

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  • I guess it depends on why you decided to get assessed in the first place? For me it has made such a difference to my mental health that I’d say it was worth any extra hassles with eg the DVLA. As far as travel insurance goes I did a quote with a specialist insurance company in uk (media urge I think) and it didn’t seem to make a lot of (if any) difference to costs - that was on top of the other things I already declare though so don’t know. You could check that out on line pretty easily though.

    I’m not sure if there’s anything else that may be a problem? For instance I have declared it at work because getting reasonable adjustments in place was part of the point of diagnosis for me. You don’t have to tell work though. I’d be interested in other people’s views on this too as I was only diagnosed myself I months or so ago. I guess in a some careers, eg military, you may have to disclose and it may then make a difference?

    For me definately worth it though. No question at all.

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  • I guess it depends on why you decided to get assessed in the first place? For me it has made such a difference to my mental health that I’d say it was worth any extra hassles with eg the DVLA. As far as travel insurance goes I did a quote with a specialist insurance company in uk (media urge I think) and it didn’t seem to make a lot of (if any) difference to costs - that was on top of the other things I already declare though so don’t know. You could check that out on line pretty easily though.

    I’m not sure if there’s anything else that may be a problem? For instance I have declared it at work because getting reasonable adjustments in place was part of the point of diagnosis for me. You don’t have to tell work though. I’d be interested in other people’s views on this too as I was only diagnosed myself I months or so ago. I guess in a some careers, eg military, you may have to disclose and it may then make a difference?

    For me definately worth it though. No question at all.

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