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Autism and the army

NAS64753
over 4 years ago

Hi all! 
first post and I need some advice.  Sorry if it’s in the wrong place.

my son is 15 and has an ASD diagnosis.  He’s determined to join the army in the infantry and adamant he doesn’t have ASD.

to be honest I think the army is the best thing for him. My question is can I have his ASD overturned? He’s much more communicative now and makes eye contact (I understand this can be learned behaviour) Can I go private? Or would it have to be NHS (which made the diagnosis)

Can anyone give advice please? I’m going to make an appointment with his gp tomorrow.

has anyone been successful in getting an ASD diagnosis overturned?

TIA

Nicola

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  • over 4 years ago

    Thanks all.

    yes he has friends who he hangs with and enjoys banter.  He’s desperate to join and I am looking at getting him reassessed privately.  

    I think if he goes in for the two week ‘taster’ it will give him an idea of if it is right for him or not.

    I don’t think that him having the diagnosis will make him a ‘danger’ at all and it makes me angry that just because a person has a diagnosis of autism makes them miss out on opportunities.

    I fully believe that when you meet a person with autism you have met ONE person with autism.

  • over 4 years ago in reply to NAS64753

    sorry quote system is going mental on me!

    I totally agree and that is not what i was trying to suggest 

    Please read my previous comments and give them a call.

    I wish you all the best.

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