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There is a genetic component to Asperger's Syndrome. If you have a blood relative with autism or Asperger's Syndrome, you are more likely than average to have a child with autism or Asperger's Syndrome, but it does not mean that you will. If both parents have autism or Asperger's Syndrome, there is an even greater likelihood that they will have children with autism or Asperger's Syndrome, but it does not mean that all or any of their children will. Ongoing research is attempting to determine causes of autism spectrum disorders, but there are still many unanswered questions.
I think that there is a strong genetic component to Asperger's Syndrome. Ever since I found that I had it I have begun to notice many of my family members who behave somewhat eccentrically. My father definitely has it. As do most of my relatives on my father's side to some degree or the other.
Response:Yes! Asperger's Syndrome is definitely genetic! It's a 50-50 possibility my paternal grandmother had it, because she was "eccentric" herself!
Response:There is a strong genetic component as shown in twin studies, but it doesn't necessarily mean that you will inherit it from your parents, or that your children will inherit from you, only that you have a higher likelihood of having AS than the general population if someone in your family has AS or autism.
If you have one child with autism or AS, there is an increased chance that a second child will have autism or AS. If you have two children with autism or AS, it is much more likely that your other children will also have autism or AS.
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Is Asperger's Syndrome behavioral or genetic?
It is genetic.
What causes Asperger syndrome?
With strong evidence, genetic as it is hereditary.
If Asperger's Syndrome is not genetic where would it come from?
As of this present moment, noone knows where Asperger's develops or "comes from"
Is Asperger syndrome hereditary?
Yes! Asperger's Syndrome is definitely genetic! It's a 50-50 possibility my paternal grandmother had it, because she was "eccentric" herself!
Can Asperger's Syndrome be prevented?
No, their is no way to prevent aspergers. It's genetic. But it is not such a bad thing to have.
What is the history of Asperger's Syndrome?
Asperger's Syndrome was discovered by Hans Asperger in 1944.
Does Adam Sandler have autism or asperger's syndrome?
Asperger's syndrome
What is an Aspergic?
An asperger is an informal term for a person who has Asperger's syndrome.
Who do you see for Asperger's Syndrome follow-up?
A psychiatrist or a psychologist who specializes in Asperger's Syndrome.
Does Tom Hanks have Asperger's Syndrome?
Definitely not. My understanding is that he has Dyslexia not Asperger's Syndrome.
Does people with Asperger's syndrome have a split personality?
No people with asperger's syndrome do not have split personalities
Why do famous people have Asperger's Syndrome?
A small fraction of the population has Asperger's Syndrome. It is likely that some of these people would become famous. People with Asperger's Syndrome can excel in their special interest areas and thus can become famous in those areas. There are famous historical people who are speculated to have Asperger's Syndrome because of a few traits known about them. They did not necessarily have Asperger's Syndrome.
