I am suspicious that my family could have undiagnosed ASD

Even I am suspicious that both of my parents might have ASD.

My dad told me that he has sensory issues, and I see him have restricted interests and repetitive behaviors most of the time, and loves routine. I came into conclusion that he was like that from early childhood, but his social skills is much better.

My mom also has sensory issues, and my grandmother told me that she has milder problems with socializing with some men, and gets very angry when her routine changes.

My brother has Broad Autism Phenotype, he plays with his sensory toy and reacts badly when his routine changes, but to a milder degree. My brother's symptoms is so mild, it's mild to the point where he is in the army.

My brother could have ASD, but he is developed enough to the point where he is joining the army.

It's geneticely inherited.

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  • Hi, not sure if ASD had been genetically linked, its only been mainstreem for 40 years. I was not diagnosed until my 50's and I am pretty sure my late dad also had ASD. It certianlly sounds like all of those you describe could be on the spectrum. I would say diagnosis on the NHS is a long wait prob 3 years plus.

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  • Hi, not sure if ASD had been genetically linked, its only been mainstreem for 40 years. I was not diagnosed until my 50's and I am pretty sure my late dad also had ASD. It certianlly sounds like all of those you describe could be on the spectrum. I would say diagnosis on the NHS is a long wait prob 3 years plus.

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