Asperger's syndrome and being genetically passed on

[chasemanzmum]

My oldest was just dianosed today with asperger's syndrome today. And I could very well have passed it on to him. I was never formally diagnosed, but show alot of the classic symptoms as an adult. And am thinking of asking my dr's office to run a test for it since it is hereditary and the kids father (my DH) shows no signs/symptoms of it at all.

 

[scotskid]

I don't think there's been anything that proves Aspergers and autism can be inherited. I've heard of autistic parents having autistic children, but it's really just a nasty coincidence.

I'm also fairly certain you can't develop it as an adult, though if you're concerned, going to your doctor to be safe might be a good idea.

I apologise if the fact I've put Aspergers & autism together offends or annoys anyone, but Aspergers is a very, very mild form of autism at its core.

EDIT: I should add that while I don't have any children (yet), my sixteen year old brother was diagnosed as HF ASD when he was three. I know it doesn't make me an expert, but figured I'd weigh in.

 

[suzib76]

would it make nay difference if you were able to offcially 'blame' yourself? as thats all you will acheive

i think we can find elements of anything in ourselves if we look hard enough, i know that my husband doesn't like to go out, neither does my autistic son, but that doesnt make my husband autistic, he just doesnt like to go out. similarly i am not a 'people person' and prefrer to spend time alone, as does my son, however that does not make me autistic iykwim

i guess if you reallly want to be tested you will be, but im not sure what you will acheive from it?