David691

Hey thanks for the feedback guys, what my MP said was that he thought that it was completely unfair and he would initiate inquiries. So the Conservatives have got my vote in future. I'll see what my MP can do and then take it further and further, I've got a couple of years to get this sorted anyway now because I have started 6th form. Being refused from the Army has been somewhat of a blessing as well as very upsetting at the same time, if I had been accepted then and not (hopefully) after my A Levels I would probably �16,000 worse off a year because I wouldn't be an officer. I will look into the NAS as you suggested Karen, and again, thanks for all the information and support people! =)

Hey guys, I wanted to join the army but I was refused on grounds of my Asperger's Syndrome, I wasn't even offered a medical. I have really mild AS, when I was young I was a little terror, but since I have gotten older it's worn off a bit, what with all the effects of maturing and all. I've seen countless examples of people who have AS within a military service who have excelled in their jobs. (No doubt their either didn't know about their AS or they lied on their paperwork) Can anyone offer any helpful advice? I've already initiated an inquiry with my local Conservative MP (They support the Army more than Labour or LibDems ) who has taken it up with the shadow Defence Minister and my medical details have been made available for all of parliament to see. I have also taken it up with my doctor and he has quoted a price of �400-�800 to see a specialist AS adviser to either try and un-diagnose me of AS (�800) or analyze my suitability for the army (�400). Which you've got to admit, is a pretty hefty price. Thanks for any info you can provide!