Mothers who conceive when they are over the age of 30 are more likely to have a child with autism. Kate Silverton, 43, is currently pregnant with her second child
Older parents are more likely to have children with autism, a study has found. Babies born to mothers who are over the age of 30 have an increased chance of developing the condition, the research revealed. And, for fathers, the risk grows steadily as they age, according to findings published in the International Journal of Epidemiology.
