[Andropov]

I was recently diagnosed with Asperger's and suddenly my whole life made sense. All my weakness, challenges, and failures had an explanation. I have gotten a greater insight into my own personality and I know what I'm facing. During my research into this condition I came to the realization that all males in my family also has it. I now see the obvious signs all over them.

My question is: Should I tell them about my suspicion or shall I let sleeping dogs lie? My parents are retired and my brother is well adjusted, has a family, and a career.

[kaliope]

you can share your experience with them, the signs and symptoms and how it all makes sense in your life and let them make the connections for themselves if they are willing to see them. I am glad that this all makes sense for you. that's the greatest feeling in the world. take care.

[Lexi232]

They are saying they know a bit more about the autism spectrum, with saying it does tend to be genetic, and once it happens, those who follow in the family line are more prone to have it.

I think my bio mom has aspergers. but my 2 half brothers, and 1 step brother also have it. and they are on my bio father's side. the two youngest ones have classic autism. but my step mother denies that its even a possiblity. the last time i messaged her, i pointed out her latest facebook photo and one of the youngest ones hands.. his hands were in the same way mine was a lot while growing up.. he also has sensory issues, and barely speaks. he grabs at people and hair, and glasses, but i can tell it's not intentional when he does it. one day he grabbed my glasses off of my face in what seemed to be a sudden painful panic response, and as he pulled away he had this look and action like "get it off me!", it was like my glasses were somehow glued on to him and he didn't fully realize that he grabbed them, and thats why they were in his hands. he was 7yr when this incident happened. and he's 10yr now. it seems to be a common theme in my family tho, because parents just seem to not want to believe that it is, what it is. i think some of it might be pride, and a lot of it might be personal guilt, and prolly a lot of denial because most people want to see their kid as perfect and better than the others... and that in their opinion shatters that possibility. or they hope for something that would be a easier route to "fix".