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Can a diagnosis be a hindrance, e.g. applying to university

Niff

We have an assessment tomorrow for our 9 year old son. 

If diagnosed with autism, I guess this will have to be listed on future job and university applications. I am concerned a diagnosis could be a hindrance. Has anyone experience of this?

The ASD clinic say that a diagnosis is not a route to other services, but they would signpost to guidance. But, I can find this guidance whether or not he is diagnosed. My son is 9 and he does want to understand his behaviours, but, again, a diagnosis is not needed for that.

Could a diagnosis potentially create problems, without actually helping much?

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  • Thanks for your reassurance, which is much appreciated. I wonder where I can get a definitive answer about whether or not one has to disclose a diagnosis of autism to an employer, educational establishment, or other organisation, or even an insurance company.

    I wonder if it would be just a case of an organisation taking a dim view of non disclosure if something went wrong, or if it could be seen as a breach of contract with serious consequences.

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  • Thanks for your reassurance, which is much appreciated. I wonder where I can get a definitive answer about whether or not one has to disclose a diagnosis of autism to an employer, educational establishment, or other organisation, or even an insurance company.

    I wonder if it would be just a case of an organisation taking a dim view of non disclosure if something went wrong, or if it could be seen as a breach of contract with serious consequences.

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