Published on 12, July, 2020
People with Autism are not allowed in the British Military and it’s about time this rule was changed. If you agree please sign this petition. With enough signatures the government will have to discuss the matter in parliament.
www.change.org/.../uk-parliament-allow-people-with-autism-to-join-the-armed-forces
NAS62631 said:People with Autism are not allowed in the British Military and it’s about time this rule was changed.
Perhaps if you have not already ~ consider this:
The policy on medical conditions that prevent entry into the Services is contained in Joint Service Publication 950 and I enclose the section that covers autism and Asperger's Syndrome. This has recently been revised to allow some minimal degree of relaxation for those who do not display classic symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome or where their diagnosis may be in doubt. It places more emphasis on the ability to perform as part of a team and to function within a simulated military environment and less on medical opinion.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/474503/20150513_FOI04175_Aspergers_bar_to_service.pdf
And on serving autistic personnel in the armed forces:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/671519/2017-10667.pdf