Genetic testing?

I don't have any information about the likelihood of having a second child with autism or what you can do about it medically (you might want to consult with a doctor), but I would like to echo what jojo said and say if you want a child, just go for it. : )

Hi

I dont know of any tests about the likelihood but there are many families who have both NT children and those with autism. I think it would be more likely if you have a large family history of it.

I do understand your dilemma because I have 2 daughters from a previous relationship, one who has special needs (not autism) so when my fiance and I decided to have a baby together we had to take the ability to cope with another special needs child into consideration.

That baby is now 2 and is under investigation for autism and he truly is a delight and although for now we have decided no more babies, we havent completely ruled it out for the future.

Its one of those things you just have to take a chance on, go for it and what will be will be :)

Mel x

Hi, our son attends Pre-School for the majority of the week. Would this be an option for you? Also some parents are helped by disabled tax creds, the 15hrs from the LA once 3yrs old and also funding from childrens disabled services. We access all 3 to enable us to mix Jake on a regular basis and for him to have a routine which he really needs or it's a nightmare at him. The in laws also chip in. They've never looked after him because it's such hard work, they are in their 60s also.

We will have another baby when Jake is at school :). I'll be 32 then. I wanted another one fairly soon after Jake but have had to prioritise because of these issues and the fights for schooling xx

Jojo