Re: Aspergers syndrome
Everything below is 'If I Recall Correctly'...
Bert wrote:
> Male with Aspergers syndrome.
>
> 1) Will this pass on to Child?
There is genetic linkage, but it isn't guaranteed to pass on IIRC.
> 2) More to boys or girls?
More to boys; it's X-linked.
> 3) Any test available during pregnancy?
Nope.
> 4) Anything to look for on a scan?
Nope. Some possible early life signifiers (ie < 2 years) have been
identified IIRC.
The wikipedia articles on Autism are probably as good a place as any
to start reading.
cheers, Phil
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date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 19:06:31 +0000
author: Phil Armstrong
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