I've read that they think autism might be hereditary. Have you seen any signs of it in your parents or other members of your family? My dad shows little signs of being autistic but my mum 100% has autism. I've noticed the following with her
* Doesn't make eye contact.
* Has never given hugs or liked to be touched.
* Always wore the same clothes.
* Cooked the same foods.
* Walked the same routes.
* Kept conversations short.
* Constantly suffering from abdominal discomfort.
* Flaps her hands.
* Remarkably childlike.
* Obsessive nature.
I share the majority of the above with my mum. We're very alike in so many ways. She isn't diagnosed but I'm hoping one day they will assess her. Currently, because of an obsession with fire and accidentally setting the house on fire my mum is serving a hospital order but I'm hoping she will be home soon and then we can look at getting her diagnosed. It was such a positive experience for me I'm hoping it will be the same for my mum.
I have two sisters but they don't seem to be autistic. Curious to know who is or might be in your own family.
