I have two ASD children a son who is 8 and a daughter who is 7. My son is more on the light side of the spectrum and my daughter the more severe. She is non verbal with self injurious behavior and not potty trained. We had the children so quick that we did not know about our son before our daughter so the choice had been made already.

We know of other parents that have four children with one on the spectrum and we know of parents with three children with both all on the spectrum or toe out of three. The data is unclear so it is just a chance you take. Although I will say I believe it is closer to the side of having more NT children. Again you are taking a chance either way.

In our case we have decided not to have anymore children even though we do not have a lot of relatives to care for our daughter when we are gone. It is rough with more than one so the thought of three is not an option for us

I have thought about that many times since my 3 year old son was diagnosed! Have not been really able to make a real choice justs sits there. I am afraid most of taking time away from my son when he needs me, we are working so hard in alot of therapies and at home. I also fear that such a big change to his life and home would have a negative effect on him. There is just no way to know. I am also aware this journey with my son is for the long run yes making progress but unanswered questions about his future. Our plan was always two kids, I have always felt an only child is missing out on something special! Still dont know what is right!

We have 4 children 14 year old with ASD 11 year old with ASD 8 year old with OCD And 7 year old with disruptive behavior disorder we got a late diagnosis with first two they are high functioning (first diagnosed with ADHD and sensory disorder) was told certain traits would be seen in sibs and most Likly they are on spectrum as well my husband is on the spectrum as well so we knew there was a chance of having kids with ASD just did not expect 4

My oldest is five and HFA. My daughter is three and appears totally NT. My 10 month old son appears to be NT at this point.

I have 3 son's. The oldest 2 are on the spectrum and the youngest is NT. My middle son was diagnosed first as he is more severe so this question didn't come into play until time for our 3rd child. My middle son was diagnosed just before we got pregnant with my youngest son. Honestly even with the new diagnosis we didn't have to think long about having a 3rd child. We love our boys dearly and knew no matter what we wanted a third child.