Question
Is intellectual disability hereditary? A 23-year-old woman with a daughter who has intellectual disability and autism has reached childbearing age and is inquiring about the risk of intergenerational inheritance when marrying a normal person.
Answer
The inquirer is a 23-year-old woman with a daughter who has intellectual disability and autism, seeking advice on fertility risks. It is recommended to undergo prenatal screening and DNA testing to assess the risk of the child having intellectual disability. It is currently impossible to predict the probability of the child being normal based solely on the consultation information. Parents should immediately take their child to a doctor to avoid misunderstandings, timely symptomatic treatment, and closely monitor the child’s condition.