If we have one child with Asperger's is it likely we will have another should we conceive again?

My son is currently being screened for AS (5yrs old) and I also have a two year old daughter (no signs of AS). Is it likely that we could have another child with Aspergers should we try and conceive again? Also does anyone know being as Aspergers is part of the Autism spectrum are we at a higher risk for a child with Autism as opposed to Aspergers? Sorry I hope that makes sense. If you can help would be grateful. I am new to this and I find it very confusing, Thank you
In response to Cicely. It will not affect our decision I was merely trying to understand the genetics. I did not mean for it to come across as insensetive. If I offended you I appologize.

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One Response to “If we have one child with Asperger's is it likely we will have another should we conceive again?”

  1. Winter Glory says:

    Higher risk, yeah..
    Absolute guarantee? No. I have two kids, only my oldest is Autistic.
    There’s a family a few cities down, that have 5 kids all of them on the spectrum.
    So it really just depends.
    Good luck :)

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