28 Apr 2011, 4:22 am
Hello everybody, I have a question that just popped into my head about the genetics of Aspergers.
I am 19 years old and my mom and dad both have aspergers, and so does my older brother. I've never been diagnosed with Aspergers, but I do seem to have a lot of the same traits. I think it's probably just from growing up with them that I picked up a lot of the same mannerisms.
I've read up on whether or not Aspergers is genetic, but I haven't really been able to find a good answer. I was just wondering if it could be a recessive trait that didn't affect me but could affect my children (when I have them). Do you think my children will have a better chance of having it due to its prevalence in my family, or is it not more likely since I personally do not have Aspergers?
I hope I was clear enough about my question, thank you 
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28 Apr 2011, 5:34 am
