Amy Schumer is an unstoppable comedic force. Her standup is renowned all over the world, and her forthcoming comedy/drama series Life & Beth is set to debut later this year.
While making an appearance on the Dear Chelsea podcast, Amy opened up about her son Gene and the likelihood of him being autistic. Although the prospect would frighten most parents, Amy says that she isn't scared.
Over the years, Amy has appeared in a variety of comedic roles. Some of her best moments include stints on Saturday Night Live, Girls, as well as forthcoming comedy/drama series, Life & Beth.
Directed by Judd Apatow and written by Amy herself, Trainwreck tells the story of a self-sabotaging career-driven woman, going through the motions of lust, love, and alcoholism.
While making an appearance on the Dear Chelsea podcast, Amy revealed that statistically speaking, there is a strong chance that Gene will indeed be on the spectrum.
The star of Life & Beth has been open and forthcoming about her husband, Chris Fischer's, own struggles and challenges with being diagnosed as autistic.
According to Amy, Chris' diagnosis has in no way hindered their relationship. If anything, it's only brought them closer together and allowed them to communicate better with one another.
"But if Gene does wind up having ASD, I’m not looking for the signs in a way that are[sic] upsetting," Amy explained. "I’m not hoping either way."
At the end of the day, all that matters to Amy and Chris is that Gene is happy and healthy. While the possibility of her son having ASD is daunting, Amy says that she isn't afraid.
According to Amy, autistic folks are loving, kind, and attentive partners. Sure, they may have issues with actively listening to you in a crowded room — but so what?
"I don’t see being on the spectrum as a negative thing," Amy expressed via Instagram. "My husband is my favorite person I’ve ever met."
As she put it sweetly in the post, "Statistically our son most likely will be diagnosed as well and if he's anything like his father [then] that is wonderful news."
The fact that Chris boasts all of these wonderful qualities, in spite of the fact that he's on the spectrum, how could Amy hope for anything other than for her son to turn out the same way?
The tweet above is a sentiment being echoed by many people who find her views on having a potentially autistic child heartwarming.
And to see her using her platform to spread these uplifting points and remind everyone that there's absolutely nothing wrong with being autistic means the world to tons of people out there.
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