Can I be autistic if my parents aren t?

So if there’s no genetic history in the family, where does a child’s autism come from? A key fact has come to light within the last couple of years: many autism-causing genetic mutations are “spontaneous.” They occur in the affected child, but in neither parent.

Do Aspergers talk to themselves?

For instance, individuals with Asperger’s might talk exclusively about themselves. They may not recognize when someone is uncomfortable, disinterested, or offended. Because they don’t always recognize social cues, they may speak loudly at inappropriate times, such as during a church service.

What gene causes Asperger’s?

Asperger Syndrome is an autism spectrum condition. The researchers looked for sequence variations (called single nucleotide polymorphisms or SNPs) in the gene known as GABRB3 in a total of 530 adults – 118 people diagnosed with AS and 412 people without a diagnosis.

Can Aspergers go away?

Fact: Like ADHD, there’s a prevalent myth that Asperger Syndrome is strictly a childhood disorder that disappears after young adulthood. But AS is a lifelong condition. It does get better with treatment but never goes away.

Are You in denial of your child’s autism?

“Parents in denial of Autism in children is a gross injustice to the child”. It is shocking to find parents in constant denial of the autistic behaviors of their children. Most parents generally have a sense that there is something not right in the child’s development/ behavior.

Is denial a friend?

Denial is a tough cookie. For many of us who had “The A Word” sort of whispered across an expert’s desk, Denial is a friend we spent at least a little time with, sometimes before we heard the word and sometimes even after. Denial is the friend who stays too long, talks too much, spouts her opinions way too often and is a horrible influence on you.

Why do some parents hide autism from their children?

Many a time the parents hide these children from friends and family for the fear of not being accepted in the social context. For some parents the denial of Autism disorder is not because of the stigma or the shame but simply because they are uninformed about the huge spectrum of this disorder.

Did you learn about your autism/Asperger’s while being diagnosed?

But it’s absolutely true. I’ve heard from a number of parents who tell a similar story: that they learned about their own autism/Asperger’s while their child was being diagnosed. For many of these parents, they learned something about themselves and felt more able to help their autistic son/daughter afterwards.