Hi there,

My Son was diagnosed ASD Aspergers when he was 8 and it was through this that we realised my husband also had it. In our case this made a huge positive impact on our household because it explained a lot. I understood that he isnt deliberately not romantic or touchy feely and stopped blaming myself.

as for your fears .... they are no sure reasons why some children have ASD and others don't. There is a theory that it tends to be mostly men who have it and that it's passed down through the males. ( In our case there is no doubt, dad, grandad and great grandad all have it )

and its highly unlikey your son will notice anytime soon that his Mom is different, only that you are you and he loves you.

Having ASD can be a very positive thing if you get the help and support early on, for hubby he feels our son has much better potential because he never got any support and was simply labeld a 'shy' child.

then again, I only have to look at Hubby to know DS will be just fine out in the world.

Try not to worry too much, enjoy your little boy and spend the time you need getting to know Aspie you xx