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one child isn’t rare any more it’s the
new traditional family,’ says Susan. ‘Only-children treat their
Mum of one Koral Rachel agrees. ‘Earlier this friendships as vitally important
‘I don’t think the stereotypes are year Isaac was and tend to be more loyal and
accurate for my child he’s happy, diagnosed with autism. supportive of their friends,’
caring, loving and friendly,’ she says. We want to dedicate everything agrees Susan. ‘You’re less likely
‘He has a wild imagination and can we have to him and help him to find a spoilt, lonely only-
keep himself occupied for hours. navigate life, which can be child than one with siblings,
He’s always happy to see friends, togh at the best of times for because their parents will be
but also relieved to have his own anyone, but for someone with so conscious of avoiding these
space back once they are gone. autism even more so.’ stereotypes. Plus, they avoid
And he will share all he has with Hannah Molleson, 33, sibling conflicts and rivalries,
almost everyone that asks.’ from Chester, is mum which we don’t talk about much
to Isaac, two
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