Children with Special Needs

Re: Children with Special Needs

• kattyleigh member

  January 2016

  While I do not have a child with special needs, I am an RN at a major children's hospital where I love on my special needs kiddos every day!

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• bunfactory member

  January 2016

  I am step-mom to an 18 yo autistic son who is the funniest kid I have ever met. I am 9w pregnant and we are electing to get genetic testing in a few weeks. Though it won't identify something like autism, we are concerned enough to check. I am happy to answer any questiosn, the good, the bad, and the ugly. We can all help each other!

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• amandam925 member

  January 2016

  @juleswalsh Are you glad that you had the genetic testing done? Did it help you to prepare for your son's arrival?
  
  Thank you for answering questions -- it's really great of you. 

  

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• juleswalsh member

  January 2016

  We actually did not do genetic testing and we aren't doing it this time either. I totally understand the need and want for testing though! With our son we actually found out through ultrasound at 12 weeks.
  
  I do think it would be nice to be prepared. Look for doctors etc. before hand! There really is so much value in that.
  
  My last pregnancy was touch and go the entire time and I almost felt like I knew TOO much. I'm trying to be blissfully ignorant this go around. I have learned that we can handle whatever comes our way.

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• juleswalsh member

  January 2016

  I need to add that my son's conditions are not genetic in nature. Otherwise , I would definitely do the screening!

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• StarLiteKiss member

  January 2016

  My oldest son who is now 11 is in the autism spectrum. Some days are challenging but many days just so awesome.

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