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What can i do if my husband brother is autistic. how big is the chance for us to have a child with autism?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Somewhat: Incidence of autism increases with positive family history. The risk is slightly higher than 1%, as seen in the general population.
Answered 10/3/2016
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See below: Some litature states it is genetic. However, the chance is increased but only slightly. (very small).
Answered 7/27/2015
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Increases: Because there does appear to be a genetic connection with autism, the risk goes up if another member of the family has been diagnosed with it if there are family members with autoimmune diseases.
Answered 3/26/2013
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