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What are the chances of my child being autistic if his father is?

Lulu

Hi all,

My (undiagnosed) autistic husband has just left me. I'm terrified  of raising a baby alone as it was him that pushed to have a baby and I never saw myself being maternal. 

The way my husband has treated me has left me scarred and I am now terrified that my child will turn out just like him.

Can anyone tell me the chances of having an autistic child if his father is autistic?

Also if anyone can give me any tips on helping an autistic child not turn out violent just like him I would really appreciate your input.

Thanks 

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  • in reply to Lulu

    With our daughter, we tag-teamed.   Daddy did all the learning stuff, the simple experience stuff - and important rough-housing and taking the p- out of her to round her off - like an annoying older brother - I was also the taxi, the hand holding in a crowd etc..     Mummy did all the emotional stuff - the dealing her problems and dealing with schools and birthday parties, other parents and human-interaction stuff that I'm rubbish at.