
Autism / Autism Spectrum Support Group
Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.
More than one child with Autism?

Mantanona
I have a 5 year old son with High Functioning Autism. I am currently pregnant again with my second child. I am curious on how likely it is that this child will be Autistic as well. Dont get me wrong I'll love him or her just the same...but I'd like to be prepared. How many of you have more than one child with Autism and how many go on to have other childern without it? I love my son with all my heart and soul, and he's doing very well these days. But it was a long hard road the first time around and I guess I'm just a little nervous about the possiblity of having to raise two ASD children. Any advise will be greatly appreciated.
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http://olpa.od.nih.gov/hearings/110/session1/testimonies/autism.asp
The general population rate is .67%
The concordance rate with non-twin siblings is 5-8%
The concordance rate with fraternal twins is as high as 10%
The concordance rates among identical twins is 60-95%.
You're already pregnant, there's nothing you an do about it now. If God gives you another ASD child, then there's a reason. You're obviously an angel to be given a special child to raise. At least now, you should know how to protect this second child from the aspects of the world that harm our children. Ya know? Minimize allergy exposure, minimize toxin exposure, minimize antibiotic use - build a healthy immune system...all those great things. Use everything you've learned from your first child. Everything will be fine.