Amy Schumer Says Son Gene Will 'Most Likely Have Autism'

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Amy Schumer is opening up about her son Gene. In a new interview, the 40-year-old comedian and actress shared that she doesn’t “have a preference” if her two-year-old son with husband Chris Fischer is diagnosed with autism in the future. Click inside to read more… If you didn’t know, Chris, 42, found out in 2019 that he is on the autism spectrum. “I think the statistics are pretty strong toward he will most likely have autism,” Amy shared on Chelsea Handler‘s Dear Chelsea podcast. “Parents have different journeys with this.

Having a child with severe autism is beyond my imagination difficult.” Amy continued, “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.” Amy went on to note that while “most of [her] favorite people are on the spectrum,” children aren’t diagnosed “until maybe six at the earliest.” “You can see some signs, but the diagnosis doesn’t come until later and I can say honestly, I don’t have a preference either way,” Amy shared. “You just want your kids to be healthy and happy.” If you missed it, Amy recently revealed a big secret about one of her new co-stars!