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Alert cards. They are for emergency services to help when you are non-communicative or do not understand actions. Does anyone have an alert card? How did you get one? I just emailed the WAS about it. I hadn't heard of cards before. Only last night on the BBC News did I learn about it.

I believe that the NAS supply alert cards. They cost money though, hence I haven't bothered! If you think it will help you though then go ahead

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Do you mean something like this http://www.medipal.org.uk/

You can also get a container (from Boots I think) that has a form inside; you fill it in with your next of kin, medical issues, other probs etc. You then leave it inside your fridge and put a sticker on the outside to show any one looking that its there.

I was thinking about getting a tattoo on my forehead that says - I'M AUTISTIC, NIMROD! PUSH OFF!

Then again, maybe just a Medic Alert bracelet would be better.

http://www.medicalert.org/

I really, really would reject the idea of wearing anything like that unless it is absolutely necessary (which I doubt). If you have submissive body language, it basically gives people a licence to abuse and mistreat you in all sorts of ways.

Don't do it. Avoid this course of action at all costs. You're advertising your weakness for the world to see.

If you have a medical condition where a Medic Alert bracelet could be a lifesaver (for example, epilepsy or diabetes) then getting a bracelet would be very helpful. However, I don't think that an ASD warrants the use of a medical bracelet.

I made one up and printed it; then laminated it. It basically says "High Functioning Autism may present as intoxication, or non-cooperative behavior. Please do not restrain or shine bright lights into eyes in the event of accident or emergency". I have a condensed version of that on a MedicAlert bracelet. I also put a small sticker on my drivers' license because I'd always get questioned/hassled by police if I get pulled over for a burned out bulb, etc... It would often escalate to drunk checks, and accusations of drug abuse when I'd pass the drunk test. The all kinds of loaded questions, and embarrassment, and even threats because the police might think I'm being difficult or sassy.

I'm worried for my own sake, as I know that I'm strong enough to accidentally kill a paramedic, or a policeman by hand, if I were to be held or restrained in an emergency. I was once in the hospital for a test, and even at age 8 or 9, I was pretty big, and I was very confused by the drug to cause sleep, and I ripped the steel railing off the gurney, and tried to break into a closed elevator. And I don't remember doing that! Scary.

Charles

I wouldn't go that route. I've been spending my whole life proving my strength. I don't need people to see how vulnerable I really am and use that to their advantage.

Have a card in my wallet that says "I have autism" and explains what it means. Also have it on my Medic Alert bracelet (also have type I diabetes so am wearing bracelet either way).

Is necessary because am not entirely verbal, sometimes not at all, and sometimes don't hear/respond appropriately. Also have tendency to hit or lash out if touched unexpectedly, and paramedics need to know that.