Hi,
I want to ask how those of you that have one child with extra needs find having a second child? My DS has severe ADHD and autism. Our plan hd always been 2 children but his needs have made us re-think that. Also, I had 2 grand mal seizures after his birth (no history of epilepsy before or since) and that was so traumatic that it puts me off.
My DS likes other children and he has an older step brother and stepsister who he adores. My gut instinct is that he would cope with a younger sibling fine, its more whether I would cope!
I woud be interested to hear what others experiences are and if you have a child with ADHD or autism are your other children affected too? In my DS's case, there is no genetic history of ADHD and I believe his traumatic birth had a lot to do with it but who knows!
Here are some suggested organisations that offer expert advice on special needs.
SN children
Having a second child when you have one with extra needs
henryhsmum · 28/07/2013 10:07
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