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imdoneone
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01 Mar 2019, 7:52 am

What if your grandchildren can't have kids because of their autism?



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01 Mar 2019, 8:13 am

Then I wouldn't have great grandchildren.

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People with severe autism are unlikely to have the necessary skills to be a good parent.

People who are higher functioning can and do make great parents.

Autism does not stop you having children but it can hinder parenting skills but there are always work arounds.


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01 Mar 2019, 9:17 am

Autism does NOT MEAN YOU CAN'T HAVE KIDS.
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