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Subject: autistic
Dear all,

Does anybody know a case when an applicant got an immigration visa even if he has an autistic child? What is the chance?
Thanks for your kind reply.

[31-01-2006,09:49]
[***.229.241.187]
xyz
(in reply to: autistic)
Dear xyz,
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder. Depending on the severity of the disorder child might need medical treatment and rehabilitation. According to my knowledge Autism doesn?t need aggressive treatment. However, it does come under the category of a disease, which need excessive demand on health or social services depending upon the severity of the disease.
After medical examination your child will be referred to a specialist and an expert opinion will be sought before the final decision about the admissibility of child is made.
So in my opinion having child with autism may or may not be the base for inadmissibility rejection of your application.
Please read below the notes from CIC site about disorders involving nervous system


Field 11 ? NERVOUS SYSTEM
Nervous system disorders are detected through a careful examination of the sensory and motor function and reflexes.
? Assess whether the applicant has been unable to attain levels of personal independence and social responsibility expected of persons of equivalent age in their cultural setting. In school age children, questions on school performance can help to raise a flag for possible learning disorders, behaviour disorders, developmental delay or mental retardation.
? Evidence of developmental delay or mental retardation in pre-school children can be sought through office observation combined with reports from the child?s parent or caregiver. A chart of early childhood development, included as Appendix XIII, provides a simple guide to some of the milestones.
? If there is evidence of a memory deficit, sufficient to interfere with normal activities, a Mini-Mental State Examination, included as Appendix XII, should be done to screen adults for dementia.
Notes: If the applicant is NOT excessive demand exempt and there is evidence of a significant neurologic disorder, then a full specialist?s assessment should be requested.
If the applicant is NOT excessive demand exempt and there is evidence of autism, developmental delay, a learning disorder, mental retardation, or dementia, then a specialist?s assessment and report should be requested.
Excessive demand exemption Family Class sponsored spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners and their dependent children, and convention refugees and persons in need of protection and their dependents, will not be refused entry if they have a health condition that places excessive demand on health or social services.

Hope this helps
Good luck


[31-01-2006,10:44]
[***.225.15.40]
Scientist
(in reply to: autistic)
I´d posted this link in response to a similar question a while ago (not sure if it was you?), but this might be useful reading:

http://immigrationguides.com/immigration_news/court_boost_for_disabled_applicants.html


[31-01-2006,11:59]
[**.229.197.83]
typo

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