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Having Children

Catlover

This is specifically for females, but males can answer too if they wish….

If you were diagnosed as a child, did you still want and have children when you grew up? Or did you choose not to have any?

And for those with children, who were diagnosed in middle age, do you think you would have still wanted children if you were diagnosed earlier?

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  • Hiya,

    this has been really interesting to read! thank you for asking that question

    i was diagnosed last year when i was 16 and I want kids more than anything. i want 2. but i don't want a relationship or sex (not sure if we can use that word, but i am sure we will find out), so i have decided to do it by myself because i am capable of that. I would happily have one now but apparently i have to do my A levels and go to Uni first. 

    interestingly, it wasn't until i got my diagnosis that i decided i wanted kids. before, i just didn't want to have children who felt the same way that i did (confused about the world, and no clue how to fit in). but after receiving my diagnosis i am happy with who i am and i am totally cool with my kids being different

    Alisha xx

  • in reply to piggy1401

    You would be the perfect parent to teach them and show them that Autism is a gift, and you’d be able to help them every step of the way.  I think parenting would have been far better for me if I’d of known I was autistic back then. I wouldn’t have e been so hard in myself for a start. 

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