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from Dierdre
Old Dec 01, 2008, 10:46 AM

Default Re: Parents of kids with autism, please read
I'm married to a guy with Asperger's Syndrome and pregnant. Have to admit I'm a little scared. I love him, and he's definately difficult to handle sometimes. He has some behavioral issues that are a little weird (I've caught him running in place in the corner when he's overstressed more than once) and some odd social problems (one of the things that we are working on right now is looking people in the eye, he never seemed to get the knack of it). I'm slightly concerned that the baby will also have this problem. I have a friend that is a psychiatrist, and he assures me that there's about a 17% chance of this happening. I guess that means there's an 83% chance that it won't and after living with hubby for several years I think that I can deal with the baby. Think being the operative word. I have some anxiety about it.

Anyway, if any of you would like some perspective on how these kids behave when they grow up lemme know.
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No. 61
Old Dec 01, 2008, 08:29 PM

Default Re: Parents of kids with autism, please read
Running in place in the corner may be unconventional, but look on the bright side... he's relieving anxiety in a non-destructive way. If baby does have it, at least Dad will be there to provide insight you wouldn't get otherwise. Good luck with your pregnancy.
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No. 62
Old Aug 26, 2009, 12:34 AM

Default Re: Parents of kids with autism, please read
woah cant read all the replies right now but I would say yes, that would be great :] My son has autism
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