TheBs Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Hi all, I’d recently read I would struggle to get permanent residency visa if my child is Autistic, so I done a quick google and found that visas are often denied because the child can’t pass the strict medicals. my son has Asperger’s, he’s in main stream schooling and other than missing some social cues and a short attention span most people don’t realise he’s Autistic until I point it out. Has anyone got any experience in applying for visa with a child on the spectrum? many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Talk to one of the agents who specialises in medical issues. General rule of thumb, if a child has a disability which requires the support of an aide in the classroom or a special unit then you're much less likely to get a visa. If your child can cope independently in mainstream education then you should be fine. The diagnosis isn't the issue, it's the level of impairment as a result of the diagnosis. Get all his assessments up to date - Cognitive, skill level, functional behaviour, receptive and expressive language plus the assessment documentation for the diagnosis. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBs Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 Perfect thanks so much. we are back at the very beginning of our journey due to unforeseen circumstances everything has been on hold for 2 years. He has a 1:1 in the classroom just to prompt him, he does a majority of the work himself and they only put that in this term (he’s 10) so he’s managed without until now we’ll definitely take it into consideration when looking for an agent though, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavers Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 10 hours ago, TheBs said: Perfect thanks so much. we are back at the very beginning of our journey due to unforeseen circumstances everything has been on hold for 2 years. He has a 1:1 in the classroom just to prompt him, he does a majority of the work himself and they only put that in this term (he’s 10) so he’s managed without until now we’ll definitely take it into consideration when looking for an agent though, thank you The medicals we did are not strict at all, if anything very basic. Could it be possible that you don’t mention anything at all or would a Dr be able to tell just talking to him? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBs Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 It’s difficult to tell. If you know Autism you can tell. I have professional friends who know Autism say they can tell, but his teachers questioned me on it and were suprised he is. Strangers to him such as his football coach or friends parents are suprised when I tell them, but his swim coach who has experience with SEN said she knew I wouldn’t want to lie in case it scuppers everything and it’s on his medical records anyway x 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavers Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 7 minutes ago, TheBs said: It’s difficult to tell. If you know Autism you can tell. I have professional friends who know Autism say they can tell, but his teachers questioned me on it and were suprised he is. Strangers to him such as his football coach or friends parents are suprised when I tell them, but his swim coach who has experience with SEN said she knew I wouldn’t want to lie in case it scuppers everything and it’s on his medical records anyway x Definitely don’t lie it’s really not worth it, and speaking to agent will help. Just can’t remember what we filled in regarding my girls. Just remember the medicals on the day being basic, eye test, little chat and testing there response when being tapped with the hammer on there joints. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBs Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 That’s useful to know though, thank you. As I said, I think talking to him you may query if he is on spectrum, but he is fully independent and coping/thriving in mainstream so hopefully it goes in our favour when the time comes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 6 minutes ago, Lavers said: Definitely don’t lie it’s really not worth it, and speaking to agent will help. Just can’t remember what we filled in regarding my girls. Just remember the medicals on the day being basic, eye test, little chat and testing there response when being tapped with the hammer on there joints. I can't remember the exact wording on the forms, but they ask about any treatment that the child may be receiving, any medication, any specialist reports that have been done, all that kind of thing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I think they ask for any conditions that have been diagnosed so lying wouldn't be a good option. Especially if he's getting 1:1 in school. If he's eligible for 1:1 on Australian criteria then that's your chance of a visa gone. That said, provision for kids with autism in Australia is well less than UK from reports of those who've returned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Take advice from one of the registered migration agents who posts on this forum for advice, before applying. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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