Odds of passing Asperger's on.

[jpmoney01]

My  fiancée and I are planning on having kids. I have Asperger's Syndrome. What are the odds of passing it on to our kids? what are the odds of having severely autistic kids? I'm in my mid 20's so age isn't a factor, no one on either side has any major form of mental retardation, and the only people in my family (2) to have Asperger's can function normally. All of the data I can find so far (I'm in college and have access to a Journal Library) mostly discusses parent's of the autistic and the majority of the web comes up with the same. 2 universities in New York have found a random Gene mutation that is thought to be a contributor from the parents of the Autistic, supported by the fact that if one child has it, odds climb to 1 in 5 the next will, but what are the odds for the children if one parent is already autistic. Has anyone studied us yet?

[BryansMom]

Since Autism is not founded to be genetic, yet, but more envrionmental, the odds of having an Autistic child may not be a factor.

I have three children. My eldest has Asperger's while the other two show no signs of any behavioral or educational redardation. Neither my husband nor I have any history or diagnosis of Asperger's and yet here is my 12 year old son.

I know there are many, many studies going around trying to find out where Autism comes from and how it surfaces, but, to date, no one has answers. Many, many guesses, but nothing definitive. I have heard everything from whey, sugar, glucose, preservatives, genetics, immunizations and everything in between.

I hope someone on here has a little more positive feedback for you...as you know, with Autism, there are so many questions. I can only imagine how frustrating it is for you. I know as a Mother, how frustrating it is.

Good luck and God Bless!
Your Friend,
Mariann

[Mozartcowgirl]

I was given the MMR shot in 1976.  I was diagnosed with autism several years later. Now, apsergers.  I have 7 children. One that passed away from hsi 9 week old shots. My 2 1/2 year old.. has had no shots.. and displays signs of aspergers. my 16 year old displays signs.. but not as severe as mine.  i believe genetically.. its there.. but dormant until something triggers itto be more severe..  I believe that it can be passed down, and when something triggers a certain gene, things just get worse. I also believe that certain foods, additives, vaccinations, ( all) trigger it,, or make it more severe. I know that when i eat things with certain things in it.. hours.. or days.. or even minutes later.. i go full blown autistic.

[twinkleblazzer]

I agree with Mozartcowgirl.
I have 2 children on the Autism Spectrum and one who isn't. I believe the vaccinations had a lot to do with it. Once my oldest was diagnosed we never did the rest of the kids. NO FLU SHOTS either, because they have mercury. The H1N1 Has more mercury than any other shot out there. Please don't get them, especially if you have autism in your family. Do your research.
That's my 2 cents.
Take care all,
Carolyn

[MJIthewriter]

I am curious where you've gotten the information that the H1N1 vaccine has more mercury than any other vaccine like you state? Not to say that it isn't true, I'm just curious, that's all.

[Mozartcowgirl]

http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2009_news/09-154.htm

go here. this is what I found...

[twinkleblazzer]

Thanks Mozartcowgirl,
This is the exact site I was looking for. I couldn't believe they lifted the legal limit on mercury just so they could get the shots out quickly. THEN on top of that reccomended it to those who are most vulnerable...Pregnant women and children. Yikes!
The drug companies are making millions on an injection and they don't even know if it works. Scary stuff!
Mercury is a poison, don't let someone inject into your body! (my 2 cents again)

Also, Mozartcowgirl, I saw another post you did and TOTALLY agree with you. So glad you embrace yourself and accept your self the way you are...there are so many blessings that those with Asperger's have. I don't have it, but feel I am the one with the disadvantage sometimes.  My daughter (age 21) feels as you do. I am so glad.
Take care,
Carolyn (2 children with Asperger's)