quick question

thanks x :)

Hi again - I can't advise on whether you should request a diagnosis for yourself - that's a personal decision. It would be a good idea to check out the posts and info on this site.  There's loads of info and discussions about autism/genetics.  Also discussion about the pros/cons of getting a diagnosis as an adult.  I think it's a good thing that you understand your son so well.  Good luck with everything.

thank you ! i seem to understand my son very well i can identify with how he feels and i am very understanding im just wondering if it is running in the family , my mum is also like my son , all 3 of us r quite alike in many ways eg sensory , noises make us angry and i completely get it when my son wont wear anything other than tracksuits i dont like wearing certain materials we r all very anxious people to there is so much more but i dont want to write a huge essay lol im just wondering when he gets diagnosed should i get assessed myself?  i did get assessed for ADHD but the psyc said i had no symptoms i dissagree im extreamly unorganised and have a low tolerence to stress always late and always lose somethingevery day , ocd, bad anxiety just feel like ifmy son gets his diagnosis it might open doors for me as to why i suffer these things just a though , i also have learning disabilities.

Hi - there are some posters here who are are parents and autistic.  Also as far as I know, there is definitely a genetic component involved.