Autism legacy?

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I apologize if this was brought up previously (I've search old threads but couldn't find anything): I keep reading that Asperger's is a genetic condition that can be hereditary. Does anybody know what are the chances to pass it on to your children? Or do you know where can I find more information about the subject?

There isn't enough knowledge in the area to really know what the odds are.

I see... so it gets down to the same old lottery for everybody...

Thanks.

My own belief is that it is a 50% chance for one parent to pass it on to their child, so for a child where both parents carry the genes for it, it would be a 2/3 chance for it passing on, just the gene that is, and the condition is another roll of the dice. I will link you to a post I made about what the genetic mechanics behind it probably involve.

http://www.wrongplanet.net/postp2025061 ... t=#2025061

The above link is to my theory, which relates the known links and suspected links, as well as current genetic theories together, I believe that this explains autism quite well, and why people can't seem to hard link some stuff that is connected.

Studies suggest that chances to have a sibling on the spectrum if one kid's already autistic are slightly raised. Same goes for twins - if one twin is on the spectrum, there's a rather huge possibility that the other twin is also or that the other twin shows traits.

I think there are a few studies about how a certain amount of parents of children with dxed ASD show traits of an ASD or have the condition themselves. But I never looked into that myself.

If one is autistic and wants to have kids, I just think they should just keep the possibility (no matter how high it is) to have a kid on the spectrum - anywhere on the spectrum from very mild AS to profound classical - in mind.

You might also look into the "Broader Autism Phenotype," meaning, characteristics of autism that don't meet diagnostic criteria, but still appear, often in the relatives of with autism or Asperger's.

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Very interesting post, Padium, thanks again.

That seems to be it - a risk you take on the expense of your child.

I see Aspergers tendencies in almost everyone on my mothers side of family. Like I think all of my cousins are on the spectrum, and have only one uncle who I think might be normal. Grandparents are odd too. My dad also seems on the spectrum, is really brilliant, has weird sensory issues and has few friends. His stepbrother is real weird and has always lived with my grandmother until she died.

I seriously think ASD is genetic.