Amy Schumer says son Gene, two, will 'most likely have autism' like his dad Chris Fischer

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Amy Schumer shared that she is 'not hoping either way' when it comes to her son Gene David Fischer, two, being diagnosed with autism like his father Chris Fischer.Thestand-up comedian, 40, appeared on a new episode of Chelsea Handler's podcast Dear Chelsea, where she spoke candidly about her feelings, revealing she 'doesn't have a preference' when it comes to his diagnosis.'I think the statistics are pretty strong toward he will most likely have autism,' she told Handler.

Doting mom: Amy Schumer, 40, shared that she is 'not hoping either way' when it comes to her son Gene, two, being diagnosed with autism like his dad, American chef Chris Fischer'Parents have different journeys with this.Having a child with severe autism is beyond my imagination difficult,' the Emmy-winning star said.

She went on, 'But if Gene does wind up having ASD, I'm not looking for the signs in a way that are upsetting, I'm not hoping either way.'In her 2019 Netflix special Growing, the New York native revealed that her James Beard Award winning husband, 42, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as an adult.

Statistics: 'I think the statistics are pretty strong toward he will most likely have autism,' she said on a new episode of Chelsea Handler's podcast Dear Chelsea 'Most of my favorite people are on the spectrum,' the Trainwreck actress added.As for an official diagnosis,Schumer said that will have to wait until her son is older.'He's two and a half and I think they don't diagnose children until maybe six at the earliest I think.