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

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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  • If Both Parents have Autism or other learning disability or Neurodevelopmental disorder or both the likelihood is relatively high. It has been documented that parents who have either learning disability or Neurodevelopmental disorder or both have a increased chance of creating a child with the same disorder or different disorder or learning disability.

    Parents with autism have a increased chance of having a child with ADHD instead of autism and vice versa. Severity of the child's ability also varies and not always similar to their parents. Complication with the mother's immune system or other biological factors in non autistic mother can increase the chance of child being born neurodiverse. 

    Science study varies but some suggest that autism is more likely passed down if the father is autistic, some studies say that women are more likely pass down autism. 

    Autistic children are not typically violent, those video you see on social media are from parents who honestly should not be allowed to have children. the best advice i can give you is be patient let your child develop at their own pace, don't force things on to your child this includes food & expectations and don't lose your temper with your child.    

  • Excellent reply.    I've watched people training dogs in a hurry and you can see the dog getting confused and the owner getting angry and shouting at the dog - and the dog just ends up confused and uncontrollable - it's the same with children..

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