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Lumi
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22 Nov 2016, 8:33 pm

I was suggested to have my name on my autism tag. The one I use currently says 'Person With Autism May Not Respond To Verbal Commands'.

Definitely verbal, I do have difficulty with pronouncing words and understanding speech almost frequently.

One thing that can bother me is when someone mispronouces my name, to me.
Supposedly, I have a tendency to walk away or stop walking if there is a thing I'm really interested in looking at (but not far away).


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23 Nov 2016, 2:05 am

What are the pros and cons of having one with my name? (I meant to ask.)


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23 Nov 2016, 9:46 am

Lumi wrote:
What are the pros and cons of having one with my name? (I meant to ask.)

mine has my name on the back, so not everyone know my name but in case its relevant they can see it


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24 Nov 2016, 2:14 am

Mine has my name inscribed on the back, so that people can identify me to my family in case of an emergency. When I'm shutting down, having people say my name can help me focus on them better, but it's up to you really. If you think their mispronounciation is going to be a problem, there's no critcal reason you would need to have it on your ID.


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25 Nov 2016, 5:17 am

Mine does not have my name. The number lets them access your EMR with Medic-Alert, and you can have your whole medical record listed there.

Still, you make an interesting point. if you have an issue with communication when you are stressed, your name being on your ID tag would be very helpful since you might not have your wallet or other forms of identification with you.



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27 Nov 2016, 3:39 pm

zer0netgain wrote:
Still, you make an interesting point. if you have an issue with communication when you are stressed, your name being on your ID tag would be very helpful since you might not have your wallet or other forms of identification with you.

Keeping an autism card in my wallet is impractical for me, if you are suggesting that.


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28 Nov 2016, 2:24 pm

Lumi wrote:
zer0netgain wrote:
Still, you make an interesting point. if you have an issue with communication when you are stressed, your name being on your ID tag would be very helpful since you might not have your wallet or other forms of identification with you.

Keeping an autism card in my wallet is impractical for me, if you are suggesting that.


Well, if you get a MedicAlert, you get a wallet card AND whatever pendant/wrist chain/etc. you want to buy. However, you might not have your wallet on you in a crisis but you would likely be wearing your MedicAlert item.