Hi all,
I've been thinking about donating blood and am not sure if i'll be disqualified because i have autism.
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Autism itself does not affect the quality or safety of your blood.
Two issues that might pop up: -
- Any medication you are taking (they do ask about medications).
- If you have any difficulty verbally expressing consent. In addition to written consent (when I last donated blood) verbal confirmation was required. Even then I am sure there would be work-arounds available via taking a support person with you.
On that last point I obviously don't know how autism personally affects you and I'm not assuming anything. I'm just aware from people I do know that it has a broad spectrum of effects.
All the best and good on you for donating.
Mike
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