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Police & Autism

kellyb26

I was recently arrested by the police,i told them I was autistic and they said "welllll I can't see anything on your medical records" I asked them to phone the local hospital i was diagnosed at and they said "they'll be nobody there we can't ring around" now would this be discrimination or not? or something else I'm just so confused and need answers they were just very reluctant to acknowledge my Autism 

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  • In case of future need, I suggest getting a vulnerability identification card (eg a Pegasus or Autism Alert Card) that is issued / used / recognised by your local police force. I have one of these, and feel very reassured by knowing that I can present it, if and when I ever need to. You can find a list of cards by area here:

    Alert Card Schemes - National Police Autism Association

    You might also like to consider:

    - The Hidden Disabilities sunflower card (as also suggested by Andy).

    These can be generic (cheaper) or personalised. In the case of the latter, the reverse of the card can be tailored to include icons that indicate particular autism-related issues that are of the most concern to you. Other accessories that the scheme offers include wristbands and lapel badges:

    Hidden Disabilities - Sunflower

    - Getting a MedicAlert membership account and jewellery (including neck chains, bracelets, etc). 

    This can highlight medical key info - including that you're autistic - at a glance, whilst also allowing emergency responders access to more information about your conditions and needs by calling the MedicAlert number (which is open 24/7) and quoting your membership number (which is also engraved on the jewellery, along with the key info):

    MedicAlert

    In view of my comorbid health conditions, I also have both of these - and I routinely wear them whenever I'm out and about. :)

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  • In case of future need, I suggest getting a vulnerability identification card (eg a Pegasus or Autism Alert Card) that is issued / used / recognised by your local police force. I have one of these, and feel very reassured by knowing that I can present it, if and when I ever need to. You can find a list of cards by area here:

    Alert Card Schemes - National Police Autism Association

    You might also like to consider:

    - The Hidden Disabilities sunflower card (as also suggested by Andy).

    These can be generic (cheaper) or personalised. In the case of the latter, the reverse of the card can be tailored to include icons that indicate particular autism-related issues that are of the most concern to you. Other accessories that the scheme offers include wristbands and lapel badges:

    Hidden Disabilities - Sunflower

    - Getting a MedicAlert membership account and jewellery (including neck chains, bracelets, etc). 

    This can highlight medical key info - including that you're autistic - at a glance, whilst also allowing emergency responders access to more information about your conditions and needs by calling the MedicAlert number (which is open 24/7) and quoting your membership number (which is also engraved on the jewellery, along with the key info):

    MedicAlert

    In view of my comorbid health conditions, I also have both of these - and I routinely wear them whenever I'm out and about. :)

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