[POSSIBLE SPAM] Re: Re: About having another child.

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Totally agree and I have heard so many stories of health visitors making

things up as they go along. I could write lists of my own and other

people's anecdotes of stupid things they have said. I'm sure some of

them don't say stupid things and I realise that this sounds prejudice

but it is not a bad idea to be wary. In autism the environmental factor

is probably bigger than the genetic factor or we wouldn't be faced with

such an epidemic. How toxic do you think you are? There is a DAN!

protocol somewhere for making sure you are healthy enough. I decided not

to ahve another child because I am so toxic and by the time I ever detox

I will be too old.

Sara

dmb1902 wrote:

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> A HEALTH VISITOR IS NOT QUALIFIED TO GIVE YOU ADVICE ON THIS. She

> should not be giving her advice on your risk of having another child

> with a disability. In fact, your GP is not qualified to give you

> advice on this. ONLY a geneticist can tell you what the current

> medical opinion on this is after they have reviewed your family

> history.

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> Since you have one child with a disability, you can request a

> referral to a geneticist. They will take a detailed history of

> yourself and your family, examine your child, and give you a rough

> estimate of your chances of having another child with a disability.

> Your GP or paediatrician can refer you. You may have a long wait.

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> There *is* a higher prevalence of ASD and other associated

> disabilities (dyslexia, etc) among siblings but it is not

> considered " HIGH " among geneticist. We were not willing to take the

> risk, even though it was considered low. We simply would not be able

> to give another child with a disability the opportunities that we

> have been able to give and that would just kill us.

>

> Best wishes as you make your decision,

> Darla

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> > Dear Parents,I really need your opinion and of course hear your

> > experience about the thought of having another child.Today had the

> > visit of hte health visitor,had a very long chat and also told her

> that

> > having another child is in my thoughts.She really put me off saying

> > that the chances of having another child with autism are very

> high.What

> > do you think?Thanks for your sharing your thoughts with me.

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