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Question re. Autistic adults having children

Jack

My eldest daughter, in her mid 20's, has Semantic Pragmatic Disorder.

She recently met a young lad who is aware of this but can see past it and takes her for who she is.

She disclosed to my wife that she doesn't want children, which is fair enough, though sadly followed that up by saying that they would probably have autism of one sort or another.

Is anyone aware of studies which have been carried out which can suggest if this is true or not ?

Many thanks

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  • Thanks Scorpion for a detailed reply.

    You're absolutely correct by saying it's complicated.

    I think my daughter is probably making the right decison.

    I could be very pc and say that her condition makes the world a better place etc.etc. but the truth is I've seen the tears when she's been unable to cope with seemingly simple things, how she's had to struggle with employees and employers alike, how she's had to deal with bullying and so on.

    Thanks again

    Jack


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  • Thanks Scorpion for a detailed reply.

    You're absolutely correct by saying it's complicated.

    I think my daughter is probably making the right decison.

    I could be very pc and say that her condition makes the world a better place etc.etc. but the truth is I've seen the tears when she's been unable to cope with seemingly simple things, how she's had to struggle with employees and employers alike, how she's had to deal with bullying and so on.

    Thanks again

    Jack


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