I have High end autism and my hands are weak am i cut out to join the military (maybe the air force)
2006-12-23 15:01:46 · 9 answers · asked by James C 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I'm sorry, but autism will block you from serving in any branch of the armed forces. I was in the Air Force and the Pentagon has the same rule for all the services.
There are many other paths for someone with your ambition. I'm sure you will do very well at what you choose. Good luck!
2006-12-23 15:07:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Autism is a neurological disorder that can impair communication, socialization and behavior."
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/autism.index.htm
"High-functioning autism (HFA) is the condition of individuals who display some symptoms of autism but who are able to function close to or above a normal level in society."
http://articles.gourt.com/en/high-functioning%20autism
No they will NOT take you, your HFA disqualifies you. Below is the US Army's military standard. The Air Forces standards are higher, FYI.
"History of organic mental syndromes; developmental, learning, or sensory processing disorders" Pg 42, 4-22:g (see link)
http://www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/r40_501.pdf
2006-12-24 00:01:08 · answer #2 · answered by Poppet 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't know. Try talking 2 some1 in the military.
2006-12-23 23:09:40 · answer #3 · answered by nadie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You would have to speak with a recruiter to find out if you're physically qualified and if not, if you can get some kind of waiver.
2006-12-23 23:05:16 · answer #4 · answered by fla_dan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.. the only way they wouuld take u is if u have not used your inhaler after the age of 12 and u have to have a doctor clear u saying that u would not have an asthma attack during your enlistment
2006-12-23 23:10:25 · answer #5 · answered by adio98789789999 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not during the tough time in the middle east.
2006-12-23 23:05:24 · answer #6 · answered by Agentj100 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Talk to a recruiter, only he can tell you. Good luck.
2006-12-23 23:08:19 · answer #7 · answered by letsgetagripalready 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you have to have good grades respect plus you got to be tuff
2006-12-23 23:07:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No they wont take you. Sorry.
2006-12-23 23:05:37 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋