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Why is there not a universal form of I.D. for people with Autism

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Hi guys,

A friend of mine live in Germany and said that her identification has a chip inside, which can be scanned. When the chip is scanned public services are able to instantly know the history of that person including Disabilities etc. I am probably asking a question that has been asked a thousand times in the past. I am aware of these Autism awareness cards and other cards on the market but they don't seem to be so widely accepted. Having a form of I.D. like this would be so useful instead of carrying around letters and other documents. I think it would be great if for example the driving licence or passport stores this information, am wondering if maybe the NAS can fight for people with long term conditions such as autism to have a universal internationally recognised I.D. so people with long term conditions can have an all in one solution without having to even explain their Disability.

Jamie 

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  • I'm not so bothered for day-to-day interactions, though I do carry one of the NAS awareness cards. I do feel though that there needs to be something more "joined up" when it comes to dealing with bureaucracy. My diagnostic report barely mentions any of the practical day-to-day problems that I face, nor recommends any particular kinds of support or accommodations for any of them, and whenever GPs have been contacted for evidence, all that any of them have said is; "Yes, he's diagnosed with ASD".

    Since my diagnosis, I've probably had to deal with half a dozen or more different agencies to whom I've had to try to explain my difficulties; a significant one of which is that I have great difficulty explaining my difficulties. I'm fed up with having to start from scratch every single time, and not having any formal documentation which supports what I'm saying.

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  • I'm not so bothered for day-to-day interactions, though I do carry one of the NAS awareness cards. I do feel though that there needs to be something more "joined up" when it comes to dealing with bureaucracy. My diagnostic report barely mentions any of the practical day-to-day problems that I face, nor recommends any particular kinds of support or accommodations for any of them, and whenever GPs have been contacted for evidence, all that any of them have said is; "Yes, he's diagnosed with ASD".

    Since my diagnosis, I've probably had to deal with half a dozen or more different agencies to whom I've had to try to explain my difficulties; a significant one of which is that I have great difficulty explaining my difficulties. I'm fed up with having to start from scratch every single time, and not having any formal documentation which supports what I'm saying.

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