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[quote=Anonymous]I haven't read all the responses, but if you don't have any history of autism in either of your families, then your baby's risk decreases right there. It's a very heritable trait...

... that his prematurity sort of increases. But at least he doesn't have both risks, like my son, who was 8 weeks early, with a history of Asperger's on the paternal side, and who is borderline for HFA (high-functioning autism).

But here's what I can tell you, with a high school senior who has diagnosed ADHD, anxiety, dyscalculia (disability in math, rather like dyslexia), hypotonia and low processing speed. Plus medical diagnoses like asthma, allergies, etc. Your child can still have a high IQ with all of these things. My son has an IQ of 130. Your child can still do well in school, and in life. My son has a very high GPA, is a happy, funny person, and is looking at selective colleges.

Just be vigilant, and look out for things that he might need therapy for. My son needed PT, OT, speech. And then we enriched, coached and tutored him intensively for years. Early intervention is key. There's a lot you can do, even with disabilities or mental health disorders.

A diagnosis will not ruin his life. You can be vigilant without making yourself miserable with anxiety, OP. Enjoy your cute baby boy. 
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