Neurodivergence in Donor Conception

Neurodivergent conditions encompass a range of neurological differences, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, and Tourette’s Syndrome.

Dr Damian Adams (DCP from Australia) looked into adverse health outcomes for DCP as part of his PhD and there has definitely been some published data to show that there is an increased risk of autism in people born through ART, with complications of pregnancy and preterm birth generally being said to be the cause.

Daily Mail September 2025: I had a baby using free sperm from Facebook… there’s a harrowing reason why I don’t recommend it

The Guardian December 2015: Screening sperm donors for autism? As an autistic person, I know that’s the road to eugenics