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Is my husband on the spectrum?

Johnsmum

I have suspected for some time that my husband might be 'on the spectrum' as well as our son, and he admits himself that he was a strange child who didn't make friends and struggled with some schoolwork (though he now has a Cambridge degree!). Any tips on getting an assessment for him? Does it have to go through the GP or are there affordable private methods (it's very difficult to get him to go to the doctor).

I feel that if he had a diagnosis, I would cope better with aspects of his behaviour, knowing there was a neurological reason for them, rather than him just being awkward!

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  • autism is hereditary, so if your child is autistic the chances are that one or both of the parents do as well. i did work with autism cymru on this. if a school representative is talking to parents about an autistic child, they may be dealing with undiagnosed parents - especially if they are finding unexpected or unusual responses from them.

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  • autism is hereditary, so if your child is autistic the chances are that one or both of the parents do as well. i did work with autism cymru on this. if a school representative is talking to parents about an autistic child, they may be dealing with undiagnosed parents - especially if they are finding unexpected or unusual responses from them.

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